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A sedan driver suffered upper arm injuries after a crash on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The vehicle was traveling south when it collided. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited passing too closely as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard collided due to passing too closely. The driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and upper arm trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a driver error contributing to the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A GMC SUV struck a parked Toyota sedan on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash report.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling west on Lexington Avenue collided with a parked Toyota sedan. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was injured across his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors were specified. The sedan driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 75-year-old man driving an SUV on Marcus Garvey Boulevard became semiconscious from illness. His vehicle struck a parked SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered whole-body injuries but was not ejected. Police cite illness as the cause.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male driver of a 2022 Toyota SUV was making a right turn on Marcus Garvey Boulevard when he collided with a parked 2007 Honda SUV. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver was semiconscious and sustained injuries to his entire body but was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as the sole contributing factor to the crash. There were no other driver errors noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

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

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

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

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

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

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

A 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered back contusions and bruises. The scooter’s front end was damaged. The crash involved another vehicle traveling southbound. Driver errors were unspecified.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured and ejected during a crash on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver sustained back injuries and contusions. The e-scooter, traveling southbound, struck another vehicle also moving southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment and held a permit license. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529953 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 44-year-old man driving a 2005 Chevrolet SUV on Reid Avenue suffered full-body injuries. The vehicle struck an unspecified object front-center. The driver was not ejected but reported pain and nausea. Police cited inattention and inexperience as factors.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver operating a 2005 Chevrolet SUV on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn crashed, sustaining injuries to his entire body. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash occurred while the driver was going straight ahead. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 13-year-old boy riding as a passenger on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Brooklyn crash. The pick-up truck made a right turn and struck the bike’s right side doors. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Myrtle Avenue made a right turn and collided with an eastbound e-bike carrying two occupants. The 13-year-old male passenger on the e-bike sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The truck struck the right side doors of the e-bike, but neither vehicle showed damage. The injured boy wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights errors on both sides, including the driver’s inexperience and the bicyclist’s confusion, as noted by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Albany stalls on S5602. The mayor stays quiet. Speed cameras hang in the balance. Some senators push for 24/7 enforcement. Others hedge. Council members want camera cash for roads. The clock runs out. Streets stay dangerous. Lives hang on the vote.

Senate bill S5602, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, would expand New York City’s speed camera program to 24/7 operation. The legislative session nears its end with no clear action. State Sen. Jabari Brisport supports the bill, calling for round-the-clock enforcement. Sen. John Liu backs maintaining cameras but won’t commit to S5602. Some City Council members demand that camera revenue fund local road improvements. Assembly Member Dick Gottfried doubts the Council will send the required home rule message in time, while Assembly Member William Magnarelli promises to advance the bill if they do. Mayor Adams’ team claims safety was discussed in Albany, but the mayor himself stayed silent. The bill faces opposition over increased penalties and insurance notifications. Without action, the city’s speed cameras—and the safety of its streets—are at risk.

• ALBANY NOTEBOOK: Mayor Treks Upstate, But Speed Cameras are Still at Risk of Expiring, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-18

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

A 12-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was going straight. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The girl was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured when she was hit by a 2021 SUV traveling south on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact, with no vehicle damage reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not indicate any driver errors or violations. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13