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

A 37-year-old man was struck by a southbound taxi on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The taxi hit the pedestrian head-on, causing moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a taxi traveling south on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or signals were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A 27-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Bushwick Avenue struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A Tesla sedan struck a 27-year-old e-scooter driver on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a Tesla sedan on Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on the part of the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet, but the crash was caused by the sedan driver's failure to obey traffic signals and pay attention. The sedan was traveling east, and the e-scooter south, both going straight ahead when the sedan struck the scooter at its front center.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions and leg wounds. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a motorcycle rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist, a 58-year-old male driver, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan suffered front-end damage while the motorcycle was damaged at the rear. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Motorcycle slammed into SUV making U-turn on Johnson Avenue. Rider ejected, suffered whole-body injuries. SUV driver also hurt. Failure to yield and distraction led to violent collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west struck the right side of an SUV making a U-turn on Johnson Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe injuries to his entire body. The SUV driver was also injured. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver error. The impact demolished the motorcycle and damaged the SUV's right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A 26-year-old man driving a sedan on Johnson Avenue fell asleep at the wheel. His vehicle struck parked cars head-on. He suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving a sedan westbound on Johnson Avenue. The vehicle collided with multiple parked cars, impacting their center back ends. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the front end of the driver's sedan and the rear ends of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.

On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.

• Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-01

A 20-year-old male bicyclist struck a parked sedan on Varet Street in Brooklyn. The bike hit the left side doors of the vehicle. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding and shock. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist collided with a parked 2018 Chevrolet sedan on Varet Street in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan while traveling east. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining wounds to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was stationary before the impact. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A moped and an SUV collided on Bushwick Avenue. The moped driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered back abrasions. The SUV was starting from parking. No vehicle damage was reported. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female moped driver was injured in a collision with a 2018 SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The moped driver suffered back abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV was starting from parking when the crash occurred. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report highlights driver errors on both sides, including inattention and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.

On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.

• EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-06-28

A 39-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected after a crash on Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Limited view contributed to the collision. The driver remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male moped driver traveling west on Meeker Avenue was involved in a crash resulting in partial ejection. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact, which struck the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify any helmet use or signaling by the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed and lane changing. The vehicle struck another car’s center back end. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway crashed after the driver changed lanes unsafely at an unsafe speed. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the sedan and the center back end of another vehicle. A 27-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors in speed control and lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Two SUVs collided on Morgan Avenue at night. One passenger suffered a moderate facial burn. Both drivers passed too closely, causing the crash. The injured woman wore a lap belt and harness. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of one SUV.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling in opposite directions collided on Morgan Avenue. The crash injured a 23-year-old female front-seat passenger, who sustained a moderate burn to her face. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor for both drivers. One SUV struck the other on its left front quarter panel. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision involved one SUV traveling south and another northbound. A parked flatbed truck was nearby but undamaged. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

A sedan and SUV collided on Johnson Avenue. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Johnson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's right front quarter panel were damaged. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23