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

A pick-up truck struck a parked SUV on Ingraham Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash involved traffic control disregard. No one was ejected. The driver remained conscious and harnessed.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west collided with a parked 2015 SUV on Ingraham Street, Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the center back end of the parked SUV. The 31-year-old male driver occupant of the SUV was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the pick-up truck operator. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of a third SUV traveling south, but no injuries were reported for that vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A box truck swung wide on Meserole. Steel met steel. The parked sedan crumpled. The driver, trapped and conscious, suffered neck injuries. The truck rolled on. The street stayed silent. Flesh paid for a turn gone wrong.

A box truck making a right turn on Meserole Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the truck 'turned wrong.' The sedan's driver, a 42-year-old man, was conscious but suffered crush injuries to his neck. The crash left the sedan's front end mangled. The truck showed no damage and continued on. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No errors are attributed to the sedan driver. Other occupants in the vehicles were listed but did not report injuries. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

A 28-year-old man was struck while crossing Bushwick Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury and was left in shock. No visible complaint was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bushwick Avenue and Seigel Street. The 28-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a right turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue crashed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound when the crash occurred. The female driver of the Volvo sedan sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the Volvo and the center front end of the Infiniti. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles properly before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head injury and shock. Unsafe speed caused the collision. The impact overturned a car. Pain and nausea followed. The road stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both vehicles were changing lanes when the crash happened. A 30-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact struck the right side doors of one sedan and overturned the other. No other contributing factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected. Her safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A 17-year-old boy was hit by a northbound SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The impact threw him down. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, leg, and foot. He stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured by a 2021 Kia SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue. The SUV hit the pedestrian at its center front end while he was crossing outside a crosswalk. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No violations such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Eighteen Brooklyn officials demand state DOT address BQE’s full deadly stretch. They reject piecemeal fixes. They call out decades of harm. The state’s refusal leaves neighborhoods exposed. The city’s hands are tied. The highway’s danger remains. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.

On February 10, 2023, eighteen Brooklyn lawmakers issued a joint letter demanding New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) participate in comprehensive planning for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The statement, prompted by a Streetsblog report, reads: "We ask that the NYS DOT remember the daily harms caused by the BQE in its current state—not just the crumbling cantilever section—and join us at the table in search of a solution." The group includes Reps. Nydia Velázquez, Dan Goldman, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, state Sens. Jabari Brisport, Julia Salazar, Kristen Gonzalez, Andrew Gounardes, Assembly Members Bobby Carroll, Maritza Davila, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Emily Gallagher, Jo Anne Simon, Marcela Mitaynes, and Council Members Alexa Avilés, Shahana Hanif, Crystal Hudson, Jennifer Gutiérrez, and Lincoln Restler. Senator Gounardes called the state’s refusal to join the city’s visioning process “unacceptable and irresponsible.” The lawmakers stress that the BQE’s harms—crashes, pollution, division—stretch from Bay Ridge to Greenpoint. Without state action, only city-owned segments see attention. The city’s efforts are limited. The state’s inaction leaves systemic danger unaddressed.

• Brooklyn Pols Demand the State ‘Come to the Table’ on the BQE, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-10

Eighteen Brooklyn officials demand state DOT address BQE’s full deadly stretch. They reject piecemeal fixes. They call out decades of harm. The state’s refusal leaves neighborhoods exposed. The city’s hands are tied. The highway’s danger remains. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.

On February 10, 2023, eighteen Brooklyn lawmakers issued a joint letter demanding New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) participate in comprehensive planning for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The statement, prompted by a Streetsblog report, reads: "We ask that the NYS DOT remember the daily harms caused by the BQE in its current state—not just the crumbling cantilever section—and join us at the table in search of a solution." The group includes Reps. Nydia Velázquez, Dan Goldman, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, state Sens. Jabari Brisport, Julia Salazar, Kristen Gonzalez, Andrew Gounardes, Assembly Members Bobby Carroll, Maritza Davila, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Emily Gallagher, Jo Anne Simon, Marcela Mitaynes, and Council Members Alexa Avilés, Shahana Hanif, Crystal Hudson, Jennifer Gutiérrez, and Lincoln Restler. Senator Gounardes called the state’s refusal to join the city’s visioning process “unacceptable and irresponsible.” The lawmakers stress that the BQE’s harms—crashes, pollution, division—stretch from Bay Ridge to Greenpoint. Without state action, only city-owned segments see attention. The city’s efforts are limited. The state’s inaction leaves systemic danger unaddressed.

• Brooklyn Pols Demand the State ‘Come to the Table’ on the BQE, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-10

Eighteen Brooklyn officials demand state DOT address BQE’s full deadly stretch. They reject piecemeal fixes. They call out decades of harm. The state’s refusal leaves neighborhoods exposed. The city’s hands are tied. The highway’s danger remains. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.

On February 10, 2023, eighteen Brooklyn lawmakers issued a joint letter demanding New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) participate in comprehensive planning for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The statement, prompted by a Streetsblog report, reads: "We ask that the NYS DOT remember the daily harms caused by the BQE in its current state—not just the crumbling cantilever section—and join us at the table in search of a solution." The group includes Reps. Nydia Velázquez, Dan Goldman, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, state Sens. Jabari Brisport, Julia Salazar, Kristen Gonzalez, Andrew Gounardes, Assembly Members Bobby Carroll, Maritza Davila, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Emily Gallagher, Jo Anne Simon, Marcela Mitaynes, and Council Members Alexa Avilés, Shahana Hanif, Crystal Hudson, Jennifer Gutiérrez, and Lincoln Restler. Senator Gounardes called the state’s refusal to join the city’s visioning process “unacceptable and irresponsible.” The lawmakers stress that the BQE’s harms—crashes, pollution, division—stretch from Bay Ridge to Greenpoint. Without state action, only city-owned segments see attention. The city’s efforts are limited. The state’s inaction leaves systemic danger unaddressed.

• Brooklyn Pols Demand the State ‘Come to the Table’ on the BQE, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-10

State DOT will not redesign the BQE. City studies a short stretch. Ten miles of highway cut through Brooklyn. Local leaders warn of neglect. Pollution and danger persist. No plan means more harm for people on foot, bike, or bus.

On February 9, 2023, Governor Hochul’s administration confirmed the state has 'no plans' to redesign its portion of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The matter, covered by Streetsblog NYC, states the state DOT will only provide technical help to the city’s study of the 1.5-mile city-owned segment between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso criticized the state’s lack of engagement: 'The state hasn't engaged in any way shape or form.' Assembly Member Emily Gallagher said her community wants the BQE 'revisioned and totally changed,' citing environmental and health impacts. Assembly Member Robert Carroll warned that lack of coordination could worsen problems. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon echoed fears that her constituents would be left behind. The city, under Mayor Adams, has pledged a 'corridor-wide vision,' but admits nothing comprehensive can happen without state DOT. No safety analyst has assessed the impact, but the state’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing harm.

• The State Has ‘No Plans’ to Redesign the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-09

A sedan struck a 49-year-old male bicyclist on Grand Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted, causing the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Grand Street collided with a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist's confusion or error also contributed to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A 22-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Grand Street. She was crossing with the signal. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Street with the signal. The driver of an SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, striking the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A 38-year-old male driver was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV hit the scooter head-on at Grand Street. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Street in Brooklyn involving a 2023 Jeep SUV and a Fly E Scooter. The SUV driver was starting from parking when the crash happened. The scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The scooter driver also contributed by passing too closely and unsafe speed. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the scooter was hit at the center front end. The injured driver was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A 59-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and fractured his hip and upper leg after a crash on Morgan Avenue. The rider was conscious but seriously injured. The collision involved an SUV hitting the bike’s front end, causing severe trauma.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected during a collision with an SUV on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the crash impact caused severe injuries. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front bumper, damaging the bike’s center front end. The rider was conscious after the crash but sustained serious injuries requiring medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Senate bill S 3304 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Photo devices would catch violators. Sponsors say it’s time to protect cyclists. The bill stands at the sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 3304, sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal with co-sponsors Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, and Julia Salazar, was introduced on January 30, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It seeks to 'establish in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' The measure targets drivers who block bike lanes, aiming to keep space clear for cyclists. No safety analyst note is available. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or vote.

• File S 3304, Open States, Published 2023-01-30

The Adams administration stalled a 2019 law to overhaul private carting. Key staff quit. Only half the jobs are filled. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep rolling. Council members and advocates demand action. The city drags its feet. Lives hang in the balance.

""There are significant delays to this process. Covid was the original reason why we had to postpone, but now the city is operating in full, why continue with delays on the implementation?"" -- Antonio Reynoso

Local Law 199 of 2019, meant to create 20 commercial waste zones and cut deadly truck traffic, faces delays under the Adams administration. The Department of Sanitation claims it needs more time to avoid mistakes and cost spikes. Council Member Antonio Reynoso questioned, 'Covid was the original reason why we had to postpone, but now the city is operating in full, why continue with delays on the implementation?' Justin Wood, an advocate, warned, 'Yet another tragic fatality involving a private sanitation truck shows the urgent need to fully implement the new commercial waste zones system.' Staff departures and unfilled positions cripple progress. Council Member Sandy Nurse lamented the loss of key leadership. The city says it remains committed, but the streets tell another story. A Council hearing is set to address the ongoing risk.

• EXCLUSIVE: Adams Administration Has Delayed Commercial Waste Reform That’s Required by Law, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-01-27

The Adams administration stalled a law to overhaul private carting. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep rolling. The city missed deadlines. No new zones. No relief. Advocates warn: every delay risks another life. The law waits. So do the people.

On January 27, 2023, the city delayed implementation of Local Law 199 of 2019, which would create 20 commercial waste zones and limit private carters. The law, introduced by then-Council Member Antonio Reynoso, aimed to cut truck miles and improve safety. The Department of Sanitation, led by Commissioner Jessica Tisch, missed deadlines for the program’s rollout. Council Member Sandy Nurse, District 37, voiced concern over lost expertise and stalled progress. Reynoso pressed, 'Why continue with delays?' Advocates, like Justin Wood, pointed to another fatal sanitation truck crash as proof of urgent need. The law has no set deadline, leaving the city under no obligation to act quickly. Each day of delay keeps dangerous trucks on city streets, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• EXCLUSIVE: Adams Administration Has Delayed Commercial Waste Reform That’s Required by Law, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-01-27