Bushwick’s Blood Price: How Many More Must Die Before We Act?

E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549481 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.

On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.

• Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-01

Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.

On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.

• EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-06-28

A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 27-year-old man was hit while crossing Wilson Avenue with the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Wilson Avenue made a right turn and struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A bike and moped collided on Troutman Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The moped carried two occupants. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a bike and a moped collided on Troutman Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck each other on their sides. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The moped carried two occupants, but no injuries were noted for them. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

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

A 25-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash occurred while traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue. The vehicle showed no damage despite the injury.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured on Knickerbocker Avenue. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without detailing driver errors. The e-scooter was traveling straight north and impacted at the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was wearing a helmet, classified as safety equipment for in-line skaters or bicyclists. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 43-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after an SUV struck his e-bike on Troutman Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled north. The SUV hit the bike’s front end, damaging its center and the SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Troutman Street in Brooklyn involving a 2007 Honda SUV and a male bicyclist on an e-bike. Both were traveling north when the SUV struck the e-bike on its right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, 43 years old, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or helmet use. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the bicyclist, who was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

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

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