Mar 16 - A sedan traveling west on Van Buren St struck the rear of a parked SUV. The impact caused head and back injuries to the sedan’s driver and rear passenger. Both men suffered whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling west on Van Buren Street collided with the center back end of a parked 2025 Kia SUV. The sedan’s driver and right rear passenger, both male and aged 28 and 26 respectively, were injured. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, and both occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to the back and head. The report notes the sedan was slowing or stopping before impact, while the SUV was stationary. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and contributing factors for the occupants were unspecified. The collision caused center back end damage to the sedan and front center damage to the SUV. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 15 - Two sedans crashed at a Brooklyn intersection, colliding front bumpers. A 23-year-old passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead when impact occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:18. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one northbound, the other westbound—when they struck each other with their front bumpers. The impact injured a 23-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat, who sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 13 - A moped collided with a sedan on Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was merging when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a moped. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling east and merging, struck the moped on its left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The sedan had no occupants and the driver’s details were not provided. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and inexperience, as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 11 - A bicyclist riding south on Marcy Ave was struck on the right side by an eastbound SUV making a right turn. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Marcy Ave was hit on the right side by a 2020 BMW SUV making a right turn eastbound. The collision occurred at the intersection with Pulaski St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, with the SUV sustaining damage to its right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors during turning maneuvers, particularly failure to maintain attention, which resulted in the collision with the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 10 - A sedan traveling east on Willoughby Ave collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist. The 61-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:26 PM on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling straight ahead struck a bicyclist going straight ahead from the opposite direction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.

NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.

• Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08

Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03

Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.

NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-02

Mar 1 - A woman stepped from a cab onto Flatbush Avenue. A Chevrolet struck her. She died at the hospital. Two cars, one victim, late at night. The street did not forgive her pause. The drivers stayed. The city investigates.

ABC7 reported on March 1, 2025, that a 45-year-old woman was killed after exiting a taxi near State Street and Flatbush Avenue in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. According to the NYPD, she was "riding in a black Cadillac traveling southbound in the middle lane" before she got out. A gray Chevrolet, also southbound but in the right lane, struck her. Both drivers remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad continues to review the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by passengers exiting vehicles on busy city streets, and underscores the dangers of multi-lane traffic corridors where vulnerable road users must navigate fast-moving cars.

• Woman Killed Exiting Taxi In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-03-01

Feb 27 - A moped driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash on Quincy Street. The sedan and moped collided head-on as both traveled east. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience contributed to the violent impact, leaving the rider with severe leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Quincy Street in Brooklyn at 16:26. A moped traveling east struck a sedan also traveling east, impacting the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's right rear quarter panel. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The violent impact and ejection highlight systemic dangers related to speeding and inexperienced operation in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Feb 25 - E-scooter rider thrown in Brooklyn crash. Woman, 37, suffers leg injuries and shock. Front of scooter and car’s right panel smashed. Streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

According to the police report, a collision took place at 9:43 AM on Franklin Avenue near Monroe Street in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was partially ejected and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was in shock and had contusions and bruises. The e-scooter’s front end was damaged, and the other vehicle’s right front quarter panel was struck. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No mention of helmet use or victim fault appears in the report. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Feb 19 - A Nissan sedan slammed into parked cars on Throop Avenue. Metal shrieked. A 22-year-old man was crushed, his body broken, eyes wide in shock. The street froze, silence settling over twisted steel and shattered bone.

According to the police report, a Nissan sedan traveling north on Throop Avenue near Park Avenue veered into parked vehicles, including a Ford SUV and a Honda sedan. The collision resulted in a 22-year-old pedestrian suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report describes the victim as 'crushed,' with 'eyes wide with shock.' The crash occurred at 17:28 in Brooklyn. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the Nissan sedan's left front bumper was impacted. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to maintain control and the lethal consequences for those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18

Feb 18 - Senators move to guard bike lanes. Cameras will catch drivers who block or invade. The city’s cyclists and walkers get a shot at safer streets. No more hiding behind the wheel.

Senate bill S 5008, now in sponsorship, aims to launch a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced February 18, 2025, sits in committee. Its summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal leads, joined by Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, Jessica Ramos, and Julia Salazar. The bill targets drivers who block or misuse bike lanes, using cameras to enforce the rules. The move puts pressure on the city to protect cyclists and pedestrians from daily danger.

• File S 5008, Open States, Published 2025-02-18

Feb 15 - Two SUVs collided on slick Nostrand Avenue. The rear SUV struck a stopped SUV. A front passenger suffered neck injury and whiplash. Pavement was slippery. Impact sent pain through Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed at 18:20 on Nostrand Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The front SUV was stopped in traffic. The rear SUV, also heading south, struck it from behind. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. A 43-year-old woman riding as front passenger in the stopped SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men. No vehicle damage was reported, but the collision left the passenger hurt. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to control their vehicles on slick city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 3 - A van driver following too closely struck an e-scooter making a left turn on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and lower leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. A van and an e-scooter, both traveling south and making left turns, collided when the van driver failed to maintain a safe distance, cited as 'Following Too Closely' in the report. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions noted. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Ford van. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the van operator's part. No pedestrian or e-scooter rider errors were cited as contributing factors in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Feb 2 - Transit advocates and officials rallied at Grand Central. They demanded Governor Hochul fill a $33 billion gap in the MTA capital plan. Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal called transit vital for the region. Advocates stressed accessibility and equity. The state’s budget leaves riders exposed.

On February 2, 2025, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal joined transit advocates at Grand Central Terminal to push for full funding of the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital plan. The rally targeted Governor Hochul’s $252 billion budget, which omits $33 billion needed for transit upgrades. The event, covered by amny.com, highlighted the matter: 'NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue.' Hoylman-Sigal said, 'This is about the economic engine for the entire region.' Assembly Member Tony Simone and others demanded investment in transportation deserts and accessible stations. Advocates cited the MTA’s ADA settlement, noting only a quarter of stations are wheelchair-accessible, with the fewest in low-income areas. The rally underscored that without full funding, vulnerable riders—especially those with disabilities—face continued barriers and danger.

• NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue, amny.com, Published 2025-02-02

Feb 1 - A sedan hit a left-turning car at Quincy and Nostrand. The turning driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Quincy Street collided with a vehicle making a left turn on red onto Nostrand Avenue at 5:30 AM in Brooklyn. The driver of the turning car, a 61-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the left-turning driver. The sedan was going straight; the turning vehicle moved southbound. Both vehicles were damaged at the front. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The report highlights the dangers of ignoring traffic controls and speeding during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jan 29 - SUV hit a parked car on Nostrand Avenue. The front passenger took the blow—abdomen, pelvis, scraped. Lap belt held him in. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked vehicle at 14:30. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with abrasions. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV’s front end and the parked car’s rear were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any passenger actions. The collision points to a lapse in vehicle control or attention by the SUV driver, resulting in injury to the passenger and damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15