Blood on Graham Avenue—How Many More Will Die Before City Hall Acts?

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at Meserole Street. A 57-year-old woman driver suffered an elbow abrasion. The crash involved following too closely. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to her elbow, but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling east and sustained front-end damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

A man rode west on Conselyea. He struck something head-on. Thrown from his bike, he hit the street. His skull broke. His organs tore. The street stayed quiet. He did not get up.

A 39-year-old man riding a bike west on Conselyea Street near Graham Avenue was killed in a violent crash. According to the police report, he struck something head-on and was thrown from his bike. The report states, 'Skull broken. Organs torn.' The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash left the street silent, another life lost to impact and force.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637331 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 6-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Moore Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the crash. The boy was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Ford SUV traveling west on Moore Street struck him at the center front end. The child was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited driver visibility in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

SUV and sedan crashed head-on in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 43, took a chest bruise. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. Metal twisted. The street stayed quiet. Only the injured man spoke.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Meserole Street in Brooklyn at 3:08 a.m. The sedan's 43-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion but stayed conscious. Both vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The report lists driver errors: following too closely and failure to yield right-of-way. Both drivers held valid licenses. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash left metal bent and a man hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A beverage truck slammed into the back of an SUV on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s front passenger, a 68-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. The truck driver was following too closely. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping.

According to the police report, a beverage truck traveling south on Vandervort Avenue rear-ended a southbound SUV. The impact struck the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 68-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A moped and sedan collided on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, partially ejected, suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved driver distraction and improper lane usage. Emergency responders found the rider in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 50-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, along with minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was making a left turn while the moped was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver was found in shock following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A motorcycle hit a pick-up’s front bumper in Brooklyn. The rider, a 36-year-old man, suffered broken bones and dislocations in his leg and foot. Police cite following too closely and other driver errors.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with a pick-up truck on Manhattan Avenue near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The impact struck the truck’s right front bumper. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were registered and operated by licensed drivers in New York. No information on safety equipment was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A sedan struck another from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered chest bruises. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at the time.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended another sedan going straight ahead. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 45-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained a chest contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling in the same direction, and the impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck in the rear by a tractor truck. Both driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash caused shock but no ejections. Improper lane usage was cited.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai sedan with two occupants was rear-ended by a 2002 Vanco tractor truck while both vehicles traveled westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan's driver, a 37-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, sustained injuries to their entire bodies, including whiplash, and were in shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

SUV driver without license ran a right-of-way. The SUV struck a sedan on Porter Avenue. Sedan’s rear passenger suffered facial abrasions. Impact hit right side doors. Passenger was conscious, belted.

According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Ford SUV traveling east on Porter Avenue failed to yield and struck a southbound Mercedes sedan. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors. A 24-year-old male passenger in the sedan’s left rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A box truck barreled down Varick Avenue. A motorcycle smashed its side. The rider, helmeted, flew through air. Blood spilled on the street. The truck’s doors twisted. Sirens cut the silence. Signals ignored. Speed unchecked. One man left bleeding.

A box truck and a motorcycle collided on Varick Avenue. The motorcycle hit the truck’s right side. According to the police report, the 33-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right doors were crushed. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash’s cause centered on ignored traffic signals. No pedestrians were involved. The system failed to protect the vulnerable. The street became a scene of blood and twisted metal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A driver killed Katherine Harris on Atlantic Avenue. Politicians demand mid-block crossings, daylighted intersections, and curb extensions. They call the street a speedway. They blame city inaction. They vow to push for changes. The city promises only to study.

On May 1, 2023, after the death of Katherine Harris, Brooklyn Heights Council Member Lincoln Restler and State Senator Andrew Gounardes called for urgent safety fixes on Atlantic Avenue. At a rally, Restler said, "It is wrong how deadly this strip is." The officials demand mid-block crossings, daylighted intersections, raised crosswalks, curb extensions, and safer pedestrian space near BQE ramps. Borough President Antonio Reynoso criticized city resistance to reallocating street space, saying, "They drag their feet because they don’t want to do the inevitable." The Department of Transportation has agreed only to study new crosswalks. The bill is not yet formal legislation but marks a push for action after years of delay. No safety analyst assessment is available.

• In Wake of Death, Pols Want Mid-Block Crossings, Safer Atlantic Ave., Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-01

Two sedans collided on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted. Multiple parked cars were damaged. The crash left one occupant injured and in pain.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Meserole Street in Brooklyn at 4:51 a.m. The female driver, age 37, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The collision involved the front end of one moving vehicle striking the rear of a parked sedan, damaging multiple parked cars nearby. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No other persons were reported injured. The crash highlights driver distraction as a key cause. The victim was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10