Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.

A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.

A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.

CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.

• Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.

• Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 9 - A Jeep turned left on Gates Ave. It struck a moped. The rider, 22, was thrown and hit his head. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield. The street swallowed another body.

A Jeep making a left turn at 835 Gates Ave in Brooklyn struck a moped traveling straight. The 22-year-old moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The Jeep's left front bumper hit the moped, damaging both vehicles. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 2 - Two sedans collided on Kingston Ave. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

A crash involving two sedans occurred on Kingston Ave at Herkimer St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One male driver, age 34, sustained a neck injury and was in shock. Several other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report notes both vehicles were sedans and highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as a key factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not list any helmet or signal issues. The crash underscores the danger when alcohol mixes with driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.

• SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway, New York Post, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 27 - A sedan and SUV crashed at Sumpter Street and Howard Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, and blood on Brooklyn pavement.

A sedan and an SUV collided at Sumpter Street and Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured, suffering a head injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one man hurt, the street scarred, and the system’s dangers exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jun 26 - SUV struck by firetruck in Brooklyn. Driver injured. Failure to yield listed. Streets scarred. Sirens echo. Another wound in city traffic.

An SUV and a firetruck collided at Marcus Garvey Blvd and Ellery St in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered a back injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The firetruck had no listed occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV damaged at the right rear bumper. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The streets remain hazardous for all who pass through.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.

• Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22

Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.

Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.

• City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-21

Jun 20 - A distracted motorcyclist crashed on Fulton Street. He suffered shoulder abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. No other injuries reported.

A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle was injured on Fulton Street at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered an abrasion to his upper arm and shoulder. No other injuries were reported. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The motorcycle showed no visible damage. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.

• Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-18

Jun 17 - A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy crossing Lewis Ave at Pulaski St. The car’s front end struck his leg. He bled and went into shock. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

A Ford sedan traveling east on Lewis Ave struck a 14-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car’s left front bumper hit the boy as he crossed the street. The teen suffered bleeding and a leg injury, and was in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash left the street marked by injury and risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 15 - Two drivers hurt when SUV struck sedan’s rear on wet Lewis Ave. Impact bruised legs, scraped necks. Police cite reaction to another vehicle and slick pavement. Metal and bodies took the blow.

Two men driving north on Lewis Avenue crashed when a BMW SUV hit the back of an Audi sedan. Both drivers were injured—one suffered a neck abrasion, the other a leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The collision left both vehicles damaged at their points of impact. Systemic danger rose with speed and wet roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08