Crash Count for East Williamsburg
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,017
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,912
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 416
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 35
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025
Carnage in East Williamsburg
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 10
+1
Crush Injuries 9
Lower leg/foot 4
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 12
Head 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 11
Lower leg/foot 4
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Whole body 1
Concussion 10
Head 4
Chest 2
Back 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 64
Neck 25
+20
Back 13
+8
Head 12
+7
Whole body 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 2
Contusion/Bruise 107
Lower leg/foot 23
+18
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Head 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Face 9
+4
Whole body 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Back 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 3
Eye 1
Abrasion 60
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Lower leg/foot 16
+11
Head 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 3
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 45
Whole body 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Neck 7
+2
Chest 5
Lower arm/hand 5
Head 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Williamsburg?

Preventable Speeding in East Williamsburg School Zones

(since 2022)
A cyclist dies on Meserole. The pattern holds.

A cyclist dies on Meserole. The pattern holds.

East Williamsburg: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 2, 2025

Just after 2 AM on Sep 27, 2025, at Meserole St and Leonard St, a driver in a Tesla going straight hit a 32-year-old woman on a bike. She was killed (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • At Montrose Ave and Lorimer St, the driver of a Ford SUV making a left hit a 24-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal (NYC Open Data).
  • Near 990 Grand St, a 14-year-old boy riding a bike was injured alongside a 2008 box truck (NYC Open Data).
  • At Bushwick Ave and Grand St, a 35-year-old woman on a bike suffered a head injury in a crash with a sedan (NYC Open Data).

The toll on these blocks

Since 2022 in East Williamsburg, 10 people have been killed and 1,849 injured in 3,913 crashes; 34 were seriously hurt (NYC Open Data). Pedestrians account for 4 of the dead; people on bikes, 3; vehicle occupants, 3 (CrashCount analysis of the same dataset).

The dead of night is not empty here. Between midnight and 3 AM, five deaths cluster on the clock (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).

Trucks figure in the worst outcomes for people walking: four pedestrian deaths involve trucks and buses in this area since 2022 (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data period stats).

Police records in this area note failure to yield and distraction among the factors in injury crashes (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data contributing factors).

Morgan Avenue keeps bleeding

Morgan Avenue is a top danger zone in this neighborhood, with 3 deaths and 76 injuries recorded (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data). Advocates and local leaders have pressed for a redesign to add a protected bike lane, mid‑block crossings, and loading zones. “Every single death… is 100 percentable preventable,” Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez said in support of the push (Streetsblog NYC).

Who moved, and who must

Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez co‑sponsored a bill to force faster school‑zone fixes, requiring DOT to install approved traffic‑calming or control devices near schools within 60 days of a study determination (NYC Council – Legistar). She also backed the Morgan Avenue safety redesign (Streetsblog NYC).

State Senator Julia Salazar co‑sponsored and voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045), which would require speed‑limiting tech for repeat dangerous drivers (Open States). Assembly Member Maritza Davila co‑sponsors the Assembly version (A2299) according to the public record in our timeline.

Local fixes are ready now: daylighting at corners, hardened left turns, protected bike lanes on freight routes like Morgan, and targeted truck enforcement. School‑area treatments should not wait—Int. 1353 would put a clock on them (NYC Council – Legistar).

Slow the cars. Stop the repeats.

Citywide steps match the pain on these blocks. Lowering default speeds and fitting repeat violators with intelligent speed assistance are on the table. The Senate bill is moving; the Assembly can finish the job (Open States).

One woman died on Meserole. The list won’t end itself. Act now: take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Meserole and Leonard?
According to NYC Open Data, just after 2 AM on Sep 27, 2025, a driver in a Tesla sedan going straight hit a 32-year-old woman on a bike at Meserole St and Leonard St. She was killed. Source: crash ID 4845384 in the NYC Open Data crashes dataset.
How bad is traffic violence in East Williamsburg?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 2, 2025, there were 3,913 crashes in East Williamsburg, leaving 1,849 people injured and 10 dead; 34 suffered serious injuries. Pedestrians account for 4 deaths, people on bikes 3, and vehicle occupants 3. Source: CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data.
Where are the worst hotspots?
Morgan Avenue stands out with 3 deaths and 76 injuries in this area since 2022. Source: CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data and supporting coverage from Streetsblog NYC.
What can officials do right now?
Locally: daylight corners, harden left turns, build protected bike lanes on freight routes like Morgan Avenue, and enforce truck safety. Citywide: pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045/A2299) to require speed limiters for repeat violators, and hold DOT to fast school‑zone safety installs via Int. 1353.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4), filtered to the East Williamsburg neighborhood (NTA BK0104) for Jan 1, 2022–Oct 2, 2025. We counted total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths, and summarized person type (pedestrian, bicyclist, occupant). Data were ingested Oct 1, 2025. You can view the base dataset here.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Maritza Davila

District 53

Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez

District 34

State Senator Julia Salazar

District 18

Other Geographies

East Williamsburg East Williamsburg sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 90, District 34, AD 53, SD 18, Brooklyn CB1.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for East Williamsburg

10
Cyclist Fails to Yield at Lorimer and Montrose

Sep 10 - Northbound on Lorimer, a cyclist went straight and hit a woman in the Montrose intersection. She suffered arm pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the cyclist.

In Brooklyn at Lorimer St and Montrose Ave, a man riding a bike northbound went straight and hit a 26-year-old woman walking in the intersection. She suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and reported pain. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the cyclist. The bike’s front end was the point of impact. The crash occurred at 3:05 p.m. and involved one cyclist and one pedestrian. The location falls within ZIP code 11206. No bike damage was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
6
Driver alcohol cited in Grand Street crash

Sep 6 - A driver in a sedan and a woman on a bike collided at Grand St and Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound and heavy bleeding. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.

At Grand St and Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2020 Lexus sedan and a 35-year-old woman on a bike traveling east collided. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; she was conscious. The 39-year-old male driver is listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, Alcohol Involvement was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement for the driver. The report also lists Alcohol Involvement for the bicyclist. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan’s center back end was damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
2
Driver rear-ends stopped car on Vandervoort, injuring passenger

Sep 2 - A driver in a sedan hit a stopped car on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker. A 47-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, with back pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.

Two sedans traveled north on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker Ave. One driver was going straight ahead. Another driver sat stopped in traffic. The moving driver hit the rear of the stopped sedan, damaging the front end. A 47-year-old woman riding in the middle rear seat was injured, with back and internal complaints. According to the police report, the stopped car sustained center back-end damage and the striking car had center front-end damage. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver who hit the stopped car. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
29
Truck driver rear-ends stopped SUV on Grand

Aug 29 - A truck driver going south on Grand hit the back of a stopped SUV at Bushwick Ave. Three people suffered neck injuries, including the driver and two passengers. Police recorded brakes defective.

Two passengers and a driver were hurt when a truck driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on Grand St at Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The passengers, a 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, reported neck injuries. A 31-year-old driver also reported whiplash. "According to the police report, officers recorded Brakes Defective as a contributing factor, the driver of an SUV was stopped in traffic, and the truck driver was going straight ahead." The truck driver's front end hit the SUV's rear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
25
Motorcycle driver hits pedestrian on Metropolitan

Aug 25 - A motorcycle driver traveling east on Metropolitan Ave hit a man crossing at Catherine St. The rider suffered an arm contusion. The pedestrian was listed as injured. Police noted view obstruction as a contributing factor.

A motorcycle driver traveling east on Metropolitan Ave struck a pedestrian crossing at Catherine St. The pedestrian was listed as injured (unspecified). The 34-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a contusion to the elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "View Obstructed/Limited"; the report also lists "Unspecified." The motorcycle was going straight and the point of impact and damage are recorded as center front. Police recorded view obstruction as the driver-related contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
24
Driver rear-ends another car on Grand Street

Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a passenger were injured and complained of concussions. Air bags deployed. Police listed driver errors.

The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a female passenger were injured; both complained of concussion and were conscious. Air bags deployed. The sedan sustained a center-front impact and right-front bumper damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded those driver errors in vehicle- and person-level entries. Both occupants were not ejected and reported injuries; no pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
23
Driver Follows Too Closely, Hits Cyclist on Bogart

Aug 23 - A driver followed a cyclist too closely on Bogart Street and struck him. The 32-year-old rider suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bike sustained right-side damage; the car’s left front hit the rider.

A bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on Bogart Street at Thames Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the motorist's contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police listed the car's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to the left front quarter panel. The bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors. Both parties were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error that precipitated the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
21
Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham

Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.

A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
18
SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart

Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.

A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
18
SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street

Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.

A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
17
Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing

Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.

A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
15
Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan

Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.

A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.

"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez

Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez Backs Safety‑Boosting 60‑Day School Calming Deadline

Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming and control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study's approval. It speeds proven safety fixes for children and cyclists while exempting major projects.

"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez

Int. 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill, filed by Council Member Gutiérrez, sets a deadline: "the department shall complete the installation...by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Status: in committee. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven safety treatments near schools, reducing speeds and conflicts for pedestrians and child cyclists, and can improve equity, though major projects are exempt.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors 60-day school traffic calming deadline, boosting safety.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.

Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.

Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.

Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors deadlines for school-zone safety devices, improving street safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.

Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors faster installation of school traffic safety devices, boosting overall safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.

Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.


13
Improper turn injures teen passengers

Aug 13 - SUV turned left into a westbound BMW on Flushing and Porter. Metal bit. Glass flew. Two teen passengers hurt. Brooklyn traffic roared on. Driver error wrote the script.

Two vehicles crashed at Flushing Ave and Porter Ave in Bushwick. An SUV making a left turn struck a westbound sedan. Two teenage passengers in the sedan were injured, with back and leg pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The data lists driver error repeatedly: Turning Improperly for the drivers and occupants involved. The SUV was turning; the BMW was going straight. Point of impact details show front-end contact to the SUV and left-front to left-side damage on the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted. No other contributing factors were listed before driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09