Aug 12 - Southbound sedan and northwest‑bound SUV collided at Boerum and Lorimer. Metal ripped. Four occupants hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Streets gave no quarter. Police cite “Other Vehicular” factors for both drivers.

A southbound sedan and a northwest‑bound SUV crashed at Boerum Street and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. Four occupants were injured, including a front passenger and a rear passenger, along with both drivers. According to the police report, the contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for both vehicles. The data shows driver errors cited only as Other Vehicular; no specific failure codes like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were recorded. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but passengers bore the impact. Helmet or signal issues were not recorded as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Aug 11 - A parked sedan’s door swung into a woman on a bike on Flushing Ave. She went down. Bruised arm. The car sat eastbound. The report flags driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement took the hit. She stayed conscious.

A bicyclist riding east struck the left-side doors of a parked Ford sedan at 767 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, and suffered an arm contusion. According to the police report the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The crash listing shows the sedan was parked and the bike was going straight ahead, with impact to the car’s left-side doors and the bike’s right side, indicating a dooring. Driver inattention is the cited error. The bicyclist’s equipment is noted as “Helmet/Other (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver factor. No other injuries were recorded for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.

NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.

• Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11

Aug 9 - A left-turning sedan hit a cyclist at Humboldt and Grand. The bike rider went down. Injured. The car kept its nose clean; the human body paid. Driver actions flagged as improper passing or lane use. Night in Brooklyn, hard and cold.

A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with an eastbound cyclist at Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was injured with leg abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Other Vehicular.” These driver errors come first in the chain. The sedan’s front end struck the rider. The data lists the bicyclist with no safety equipment, but only after the driver’s failures. One vehicle showed no damage; the bike and its rider took the impact. The crash was recorded in the 90th Precinct under collision ID 4834885.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.

Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.

• Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.

Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.

• Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.

A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-31

Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.

A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.

A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.

A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 29 - A distracted SUV driver went straight at 677 Broadway in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old man rode on the outside. He was ejected and hurt across his body. He was conscious. The 2022 Kia SUV showed no damage.

A 56-year-old man rode on the outside of an SUV at 677 Broadway in Brooklyn. He was ejected and injured across his body. He was conscious. The driver of a 2022 Kia SUV was going straight before the crash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. The report lists no other specific contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists no helmet or signal factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 26 - A driver in a sedan rear-ended two men on bikes on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. Police said both riders were ejected or partially ejected. One suffered a head contusion; the other sustained arm/elbow trauma. Police listed driver inattention.

A driver in a sedan hit two bicyclists traveling south on Meserole Street. Both riders were thrown from their bikes; one was ejected, the other partially ejected. One man suffered a head contusion. The other suffered elbow/ lower-arm/hand contusions. According to the police report, the sedan's center front end struck the bikes' center back ends and lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The report records injury complaints as contusions. One bicyclist's age is listed as 32; the other's age is unspecified. The police narrative attributes the crash to driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

• Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25

Jul 23 - The driver of a sedan hit a 32-year-old male cyclist merging on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police recorded alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing by the driver.

The driver of a sedan traveling south on Humboldt Street struck a 32-year-old male bicyclist who was merging near Scholes Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' were contributing factors. Police recorded center front end damage to the sedan and listed the vehicle as demolished. The bicyclist was treated for injury and no other victims were reported. The crash is logged under collision ID 4830174.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 17 - Two men died crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red. The city knew the danger. The mayor stalled safety plans. The street stays deadly. The toll mounts. The fix waits.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-17) reports Mayor Adams delayed a redesign of Brooklyn's Third Avenue, long known as hazardous. Last week, a speeding driver ran a red light, killing two pedestrians. The article quotes Adams, who once called Third Avenue 'extremely intimidating' and said it 'must be at the top of our list.' Despite this, his administration 'put the brakes on a potentially life-saving road redesign,' favoring business interests. Attorney Peter Beadle notes, 'they had a plan ready to go and then it was pulled back.' The city could face legal action for failing to act despite knowing the risks, echoing a 2017 state court ruling on municipal liability.

• Mayor Delays Third Avenue Safety Redesign, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.

• Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - Council moves to shield delivery workers. Wage floors, tipping rules, and safety gear on the line. Workers face street danger daily. New rules aim to cut risk and boost dignity.

On July 14, 2025, the NYC Council will vote on bills to protect delivery workers. The agenda includes wage floors, tipping requirements, and safety measures. Council Members Shaun Abreu, Jennifer Gutierrez, and Sandy Nurse sponsor key bills. Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the package. The matter summary states: 'Council members will vote on a list of legislative items that would benefit delivery app workers.' These protections can improve worker well-being and bargaining power, reducing pressure to take unsafe risks. The council’s action targets the daily hazards faced by delivery workers on city streets.

• NYC Council expected to vote Monday on wage and workplace protections for delivery workers, AMNY, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 12 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a southbound motorcycle on Humboldt Street. A 23-year-old woman passenger was ejected and suffered leg injuries and abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.

A sedan driver turning right struck a southbound motorcycle on Humboldt Street at Conselyea Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was going straight ahead. The sedan driver’s right front bumper made the point of impact. A 23-year-old woman passenger was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as the listed error. The motorcycle carried two occupants; both were involved in the crash and the sedan had damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09