Downtown Brooklyn bleeds at the seams: Tillary, Flatbush, Atlantic

Jun 23 - A sedan turned left at Tillary and Adams. The driver failed to yield. The car’s bumper struck a 72-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Blood pooled. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, beneath the car. The street did not forgive.

A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing Tillary Street at Adams Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn failed to yield the right-of-way and hit her as she crossed with the signal. The impact was to her head, causing severe bleeding and leaving her semiconscious beneath the vehicle. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman’s injuries were serious. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - Two sedans crashed on Pearl Street in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old rear passenger suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle. Police cited improper turning and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pearl Street, Brooklyn. The crash involved a 19-year-old male rear passenger who sustained chest injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." One sedan was struck on the right side doors, while the other had damage to the right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - A 13-year-old boy was struck by an SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling east, hit him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Sands Street in Brooklyn after being struck by a station wagon/SUV traveling east. The boy was crossing the intersection with the signal when the vehicle hit him on the right front bumper. The report lists driver errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or severe trauma.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - E-bike driver struck center front end while avoiding road hazard. He suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. No ejection. No other vehicles or pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-bike driver was injured on Flatbush Avenue Extension near Tillary Street in Brooklyn. The rider, unlicensed, crashed while trying to avoid an object in the roadway. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike's center front end was damaged. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A bicyclist riding east on Schermerhorn Street was struck by a vehicle making a left turn southbound. The impact hit the bike’s front center. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling south on Schermerhorn Street made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist going straight east. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The collision occurred at the center front end of both the vehicle and the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - A bicyclist riding east on 4 Avenue was struck on the right side by a northbound SUV. The cyclist suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. The crash happened just after midnight in Brooklyn’s 11217 zip code.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2010 Toyota SUV traveling north on 4 Avenue collided with him on the right side doors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered an abrasion to his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue Extension. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV showed center back-end damage. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling south on Flatbush Avenue Extension rear-ended a 2017 Toyota sedan also heading south. The sedan's driver, a 30-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused moderate injury to the sedan driver but no ejection occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - A 49-year-old man was struck at the intersection of Jay Street and Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle hit him with its right rear bumper. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jay Street and Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle impacting the right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, who was not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - Albany extended 24/7 school-zone speed cameras for three years. Lawmakers failed to pass Sammy’s Law and other vital safety bills. Advocates called the session a partial victory, but vulnerable road users remain at risk. Progress, but not enough. Streets stay dangerous.

The 2022 New York State legislative session ended on June 6, 2022. Lawmakers extended and expanded New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7 for three more years. The bill passed, but was watered down from its original form. Other key street safety bills, including 'Sammy’s Law'—which would let NYC set its own speed limits—did not advance. Senator Andrew Gounardes called the speed camera win 'monumental,' while Senator Brad Hoylman said, 'not as much as any of us would have wanted to see, but for the first time, speed cameras are normalized.' Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives voiced disappointment over the failure of Sammy’s Law, calling it a top priority for Families for Safe Streets. Several other bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists stalled or died in committee. The session brought some progress, but left many dangers unaddressed.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-06

Jun 6 - Albany lawmakers extended 24/7 speed cameras but stalled on key safety bills. Local control over speed limits failed. Some progress, much disappointment. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. Council Member Adrienne Adams was mentioned. The fight for safer streets continues.

""We never get everything we fight for that's the nature of the process, but the speed camera win is monumental,"" -- Andrew Gounardes

The 2022 New York State legislative session reviewed transportation and street safety policy, with Council Member Adrienne Adams (District 28) mentioned in coverage. Lawmakers extended New York City's school-zone speed camera program for three years, allowing 24/7 operation—a win for street safety. The bill, however, was watered down. Other measures under the 'Crash Victims Rights and Safety Act' saw mixed results: some passed, like upstate towns setting 25 mph speed limits and increased complete streets funding; others, like 'Sammy's Law' for NYC speed limits and expanded safe passing for cyclists, stalled. The matter title called the session 'historic, yet deeply disappointing.' Adams was not a sponsor but was referenced in the debate. Advocates and senators voiced frustration at the lack of progress on local speed limit control and measures against repeat reckless drivers. The session left vulnerable road users without key protections.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-06-06

Jun 2 - 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

Jun 1 - State Senate passed bill to run speed cameras all day, every day. The vote was 51 to 12. Cameras now catch speeders at night and on weekends. Most deaths happen off-hours. Expansion aims to cut deadly crashes citywide.

On May 31, 2022, the State Senate approved a bill to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program. The measure passed 51-12 and now moves to the Assembly. The bill allows cameras to operate 24/7 in nearly 2,000 locations across 750 school zones until July 1, 2025. The matter summary states, 'The proposal to extend New York City's speed camera program for another three years and expand it to run every day and around the clock easily passed.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored the bill, saying, 'We are going to see a marked reduction in traffic violence on our streets at a time when traffic deaths are at their highest in a decade.' Simcha Felder, Democrat from District 44, voted against. The expansion targets off-hours, which account for 59% of traffic deaths. Speeding dropped 72% and deaths fell 55% where cameras operated. The city pushed for this as fatalities rose under Mayor Adams. Some penalties for repeat speeders were removed during negotiations.

• State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC, amny.com, Published 2022-06-01

Jun 1 - The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.

Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.

• State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01

Jun 1 - 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

May 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 2022-05-31

May 26 - Sedan slammed into e-scooter on Jay Street. Rider thrown, hip and leg battered. Police cite road rage. Blood on the pavement. Machine against flesh. Rider conscious, hurt, not blamed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Jay Street struck a northbound e-scooter. The impact ejected the 27-year-old male scooter rider, causing hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. The rider was conscious at the scene. The police report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, pointing to driver error by the sedan operator. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter rider. The sedan's center front end hit the scooter's left front bumper. The report does not blame the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 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

May 23 - Albany passed a bill letting New York City run speed cameras all day, every day. Lawmakers cut tougher penalties for repeat offenders. Advocates called the final bill a win, but mourned lost safety measures. Vulnerable road users remain exposed to reckless drivers.

On May 23, 2022, the New York State legislature passed a bill allowing New York City to operate speed cameras 24/7. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Deborah Glick, originally included tougher measures: escalating fines, registration suspensions, and insurance reporting for repeat speeders. These provisions were stripped during negotiations, leaving only the round-the-clock camera operation. Assembly Member Glick said, 'keeping the cameras on 24/7 was that hill.' Mayor Eric Adams called it 'a major victory for New Yorkers that will save lives.' Advocacy groups and lawmakers voiced frustration at Albany’s reluctance to adopt stronger safety tools. The final law removes blackout periods for cameras, but leaves dangerous drivers with fewer consequences. The bill passed despite disappointment over its dilution, exposing the limits of legislative action for street safety.

• Anatomy of a Sausage: How a Great Bill Got Gutted in Albany’s Mediocrity Factory, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - 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

May 23 - 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