Oct 11 - SUV struck a 26-year-old man crossing Engert Avenue. Driver’s view was blocked. Victim suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. He stayed conscious. No vehicle damage. Danger rose from limited visibility.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Engert Avenue and Russell Street in Brooklyn around 1 PM. The man was crossing in a marked crosswalk when a northbound Jeep SUV hit him. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' twice as the contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was blocked. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers cannot see clearly at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 2 - City will cut McGuinness Boulevard from four lanes to two. DOT reversed course after backlash. Advocates and Assembly Member Gallagher cheered the move. Fewer lanes mean slower cars, fewer crashes. The fight for safety on the rest of the boulevard continues.

On October 2, 2024, the Adams administration reversed its earlier decision and restored the road diet for McGuinness Boulevard between Calyer Street and Meeker Avenue. The Department of Transportation (DOT) will reduce the street from four lanes to two. The DOT cited community and elected officials' feedback as the reason for the change. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher said, "I'm just really grateful to the better angels of the Adams administration for coming back with this." The advocacy group Make McGuinness Safe called it a win for safety and vowed to keep pushing for improvements. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi praised the city's willingness to listen. Local business Broadway Stages, which had opposed the plan, said it respects the process. Removing car lanes will slow traffic and protect all users, according to advocates.

• FLIP-FLOP: City Brings Back Road Diet For McGuinness Blvd., Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-02

Sep 30 - A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan making a left turn on Norman Avenue. The sedan driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and lower leg trauma. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9:16 AM on Norman Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a motorcycle. The sedan, traveling north, was making a left turn when it was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a motorcycle traveling east. The motorcycle's front center end impacted the sedan. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or rules. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to obey traffic controls, leading to severe injuries even with occupant restraints.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist traveling straight on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:27 on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling southeast was making a left turn when its right front bumper struck a bicyclist going straight west. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council pushes Albany to let New York City ticket drivers who block bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Cyclists face deadly risk. Lawmakers demand action. Streets must protect the vulnerable.

Resolution 0574-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 26, 2024, it urges passage of S.5008A/A.803A. The measure calls for a 'bicycle lane safety program' using cameras to enforce bike lane rules. Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor), Lincoln Restler, and Erik D. Bottcher back the resolution. The text states: 'enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' The council demands Albany act. Cyclists die while drivers block lanes. The bill aims to hold motorists accountable and protect those most at risk.

• File Res 0574-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 16 - A moped traveling south on McGuinness Boulevard struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead on McGuinness Boulevard failed to yield right-of-way and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The moped's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly in front of the vehicle. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor to the crash. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A moped struck a bicyclist from behind on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. Police cited the moped driver for following too closely. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 AM on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the moped. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained a neck fracture and dislocation and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. There is no indication of any fault or contributing behavior from the bicyclist. The moped driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - G train rolls again. After months of silence, trains run from Queens to Brooklyn. Riders endured shuttle buses, slow streets, no dedicated lanes. Council Member Restler praises upgrades, slams city for missing bus lanes. Modern signals promise speed, but funding future hangs in balance.

On September 3, 2024, the G train returned to full service after a summer shutdown for signal modernization. The $368 million project, led by the MTA, replaced century-old signals with Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC), aiming for faster, more reliable service. Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) praised the MTA’s handling and shuttle bus communication but criticized the city for not creating dedicated bus lanes during the closure, saying, 'They expressed dismay, however, that the city had not constructed a dedicated lane so shuttle buses could move faster.' Restler called for renewed investment in the MTA, including the resumption of congestion pricing, to fund future upgrades. The project continues through 2027, but no more full shutdowns are planned. The lack of bus lanes during the outage left vulnerable riders exposed to slow, crowded streets.

• Back on track: G train returns to full service following summer shutdown, amny.com, Published 2024-09-03

Sep 2 - A 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation in a collision with an e-scooter in Brooklyn. The bike sustained front-end damage; the e-scooter showed no damage. The crash occurred near Eagle Street at 11:30.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:30 near 89 Eagle Street in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and an e-scooter. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The bike showed center front-end damage, while the e-scooter had no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The e-scooter was unoccupied at the time, and both vehicles were traveling in unknown directions. The incident highlights the dangers of collisions between vulnerable road users on shared streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and severely injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s front end. The crash caused a hip and upper leg fracture. The SUV’s improper lane usage was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, at 6:28 AM on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn, a 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected after a collision with a 2023 Nissan SUV. The SUV was making a left turn southbound when it struck the motorcycle traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle driver sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to properly navigate the turn or lane. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but committed a critical error leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - Mayor Adams caved to business pressure, gutting a proven safety redesign for McGuinness Boulevard. The city scrapped lane reductions and protected bike lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists remain exposed. Elected officials condemned the move. The mayor put politics before lives.

On August 26, 2024, Mayor Adams reversed a key street safety redesign for McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation's original plan, announced after a fatal crash in 2021, would have reduced travel lanes and added a parking-protected bike lane. DOT data showed this 'would reduce deaths and serious injuries by 30 percent.' Under pressure from business interests, especially Broadway Stages, Adams first weakened the plan in July 2023, then scaled it back further in August 2024. Council Member Lincoln Restler said, 'Mayor Adams says he cares about safety, except when it comes to McGuinness Boulevard.' Assembly Member Emily Gallagher called the compromise 'a plan that does nothing to address the central safety concerns of our community.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams urged the city to follow the evidence and protect lives. The mayor’s decision leaves vulnerable road users at risk.

• Anatomy of a Debacle: How Adams Put Safety Last on McGuinness Blvd., Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-26

Aug 22 - E-bike driver distracted. Struck woman crossing Leonard Street. She suffered a head injury. Brooklyn intersection. Impact left her with a concussion. Danger rides with inattention.

According to the police report, a male e-bike driver heading north on Leonard Street struck a 27-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal at Norman Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The point of impact was the e-bike's left front bumper. No damage was noted to the e-bike. The pedestrian's action—crossing with the signal—was documented but not cited as a factor. This crash shows the harm driver distraction brings to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 13 - DOT cuts Bedford Slip’s car-free hours. The plaza, once open all week, will now close to cars only on weekends. Locals and advocates wanted more. Businesses pushed back. Most neighbors don’t own cars. The fight for safe space continues.

On August 13, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it would end 24/7 pedestrianization of Bedford Slip in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The decision, not a council bill but a DOT action, follows a six-week trial during the G train shutdown. DOT will allow car-free hours only on weekends from late September through year’s end. The matter summary: 'DOT Rejects 24-7 Open Street for ‘Bedford Slip,’ Preferring Weekend-Only Hours.' Council Member Lincoln Restler, State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Rep. Nydia Velázquez supported a permanent plaza. Katie Denny Horowitz of the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance vowed to keep pushing for full-time closure. DOT spokeswoman Mona Bruno said the agency is working with residents on a long-term vision. Most local households rely on transit, biking, or walking. The decision leaves vulnerable road users with less protection during the week.

• DOT Rejects 24-7 Open Street for ‘Bedford Slip,’ Preferring Weekend-Only Hours, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-13

Aug 10 - North Brooklyn residents and lawmakers demand DOT keep Bedford Slip car-free. The plaza, born of subway repairs, became a haven for pedestrians. Over 3,100 back it. Officials urge permanence. Opponents’ safety fears never came true. The fight for public space continues.

On August 10, 2024, North Brooklynites rallied to keep the temporary pedestrian plaza at Bedford Slip, a half-block offshoot of Bedford Avenue north of Nassau Avenue, car-free. The Department of Transportation (DOT) had closed the street to traffic during G train repairs, but plans to reopen it to vehicles. The matter, described as a push to 'continue this vital public space project as a permanent fixture,' drew support from Rep. Nydia Velázquez and State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, who sent letters urging DOT to make the plaza permanent. Local organizations, businesses, and over 3,100 petitioners back the effort, citing increased community use and safety. Previous concerns about traffic and safety did not materialize. The plaza is part of a broader movement to reclaim streets for pedestrians in Greenpoint and Williamsburg.

• ‘Save the Slip’: North Brooklynites Urge DOT to Keep Temporary Plaza, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-10

Jul 8 - A 45-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV struck her on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist bruised but conscious, with no ejection from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2019 SUV traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, also female and licensed in New York, caused the impact with the right front quarter panel of her vehicle. The bicyclist’s own error or confusion is noted but secondary to the driver’s failure to maintain attention. The SUV sustained no damage, while the bike was damaged on the left side doors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from her vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A 68-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision caused by unsafe lane changing. The impact struck the center front end of the bike near Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 854 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10 PM. The bicyclist, a 68-year-old male, was traveling north going straight ahead when the collision happened. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was struck on the center front end of his bike and sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The other vehicle involved was a parked 2013 Kia, which sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A forklift driver, unlicensed and distracted, rear-ended a stopped sedan on Manhattan Avenue. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Heavy equipment, unchecked, struck in city traffic.

According to the police report, a forklift operated by an unlicensed male driver struck the rear of a stopped sedan on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:40 AM. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, sustained a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, pointing to the forklift operator’s failure to control the vehicle. The forklift driver’s unlicensed status is noted. The sedan driver was properly restrained and not ejected. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. This crash exposes the danger of inattentive, unlicensed operation of heavy vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19