Oct 16 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver, 26, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash occurred at 2:07 a.m.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on Ridgewood Avenue collided head-on. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The 26-year-old driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage, with one sedan's left front bumper damaged and the other sedan's center front end damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan on its left side on Arlington Avenue. The sedan’s 21-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling west collided with a 2011 sedan traveling south on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 21-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - A sedan struck a scooter on Hemlock Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the scooter’s front center. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hemlock Street collided with a scooter traveling east. The scooter driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s center front end. The sedan driver was licensed; the scooter driver was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No helmet or safety equipment was reported for the scooter driver. The crash caused moderate injury severity and vehicle damage to both vehicles. The scooter driver was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 9 - A BMW SUV struck its right rear passenger on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The 29-year-old man suffered a head contusion. The crash happened as the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2005 BMW SUV traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided with its right rear passenger, a 29-year-old man. The passenger sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the impact. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing damage there. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - A female pedestrian crossing Highland Boulevard with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan SUV was making a left turn on Highland Boulevard when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the SUV's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - Two SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. A front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the right side of one SUV and the front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided while both were making left turns on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2011 Chevrolet SUV and a 2018 Jeep SUV, both traveling southwest. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Chevrolet and the right front bumper of the Jeep. A 54-year-old female front-seat passenger in the Chevrolet was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision during left turns. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver was restrained and not ejected. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end, causing shock and injury.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver of a sedan was injured when a 2005 Toyota SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended her vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front and back ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 30 - Lawmakers push for e-bike rebates. Senate passes, Assembly stalls. Salazar and Carroll lead. Up to $1,100 for buyers. Critics call it a luxury. Carroll disagrees. Program aims for working-class riders. Cars keep killing. E-bikes offer a way out.

""When the federal government falls short, it really does fall on the state to step up and take responsibility."" -- Julia Salazar

Senate Bill 'Ride Clean' proposes up to $1,100 rebates for e-bike purchases, covering half the cost. The bill passed the Senate but stalled in the Assembly as of August 30, 2022. The measure, led by State Senator Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Robert Carroll, aims to make e-bikes accessible to working-class New Yorkers. Salazar says, 'With the Ride Clean rebate, [e-bikes] really would be much more accessible to working New Yorkers.' Carroll pushes back on critics who call e-bikes a luxury, stating, 'They don’t realize that this is not a luxury item.' The program would use NYSERDA funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, mirroring the Drive Clean program for electric cars. Advocates cite European and U.S. models. The bill’s fate now rests with the Assembly.

• NY Lawmakers Want To Bring E-Bikes To The People, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-30

Aug 30 - Senator Julia Salazar’s Ride Clean bill passed the New York Senate 60-3. It offers up to $1,100 for e-bike purchases. The bill aims to cut car use and emissions. It stalled in the Assembly. Lawmakers say it makes e-bikes accessible for working New Yorkers.

Senate Bill S7703, known as the Ride Clean rebate, passed the New York State Senate on June 2022 by a 60-3 vote. The bill sits stalled in the Assembly committee since January. The measure, sponsored by Senator Julia Salazar, would require NYSERDA to cover half the cost of e-bike purchases, up to $1,100. Salazar said, 'When the federal government falls short, it really does fall on the state to step up and take responsibility.' Assembly sponsor Robert Carroll added, 'This is not a luxury item.' The bill’s summary states it aims to make e-bikes accessible and reduce car dependence. If enacted, New York would join a handful of states offering direct e-bike subsidies, targeting emissions and car use in daily trips.

• NY Lawmakers Want To Bring E-Bikes To The People, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-08-30

Aug 24 - A 59-year-old man walking along Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Police noted driver inattention as a contributing factor. The victim was incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and minor bleeding and was incoherent after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but walking with traffic. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - E-bike and sedan slammed left fronts on Fulton Street. Rider, fifty, thrown and hit his head. Semiconscious, bleeding. Brooklyn night, metal and flesh colliding. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they struck each other’s left front sections. The e-bike rider, a 50-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2019 vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A scooter hit a turning sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. His face was torn. He lay still, unconscious. Unsafe lane changing and speed led to carnage. The street bore the mark.

A violent crash unfolded on Bushwick Avenue near Conway Street. A motor scooter collided with a sedan making a left turn. The 25-year-old scooter rider was ejected, landing headfirst. He suffered severe facial lacerations and was found unconscious. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, age 30, was not reported injured. The scooter rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and silence, another casualty of reckless maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a parked Toyota sedan on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver, 39, suffered back abrasions. The SUV driver held a permit and was inexperienced. Impact hit the sedan’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2003 Ford SUV with a male driver holding a learner's permit was making a left turn on Arlington Avenue when it collided with a parked 2004 Toyota sedan traveling northbound. The sedan’s female driver, age 39, was injured with back abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV driver’s permit status and left turn maneuver indicate errors leading to the crash. The injured occupant was the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A sedan struck the rear left bumper of an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash. Airbags deployed; driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with the left rear bumper of a station wagon/SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and changing lanes at the time of impact. The driver was not ejected and was conscious, with airbags deployed and lap belt harness in use. The SUV was also traveling west, going straight ahead, with damage to its center back end. No other injuries or victims are reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Etna Street. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest. A woman gripped her neck. Both conscious. Both trapped. Lane markings failed. Speed ruled. The street bore the scars.

Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 57-year-old man suffered chest crush injuries and a 56-year-old woman endured neck crush injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. Another driver, age 26, had minor facial bleeding. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These systemic failures set the stage for the violent impact. The police report describes steel screaming and bodies crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by pain and metal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - SUV slammed head-on into object. Driver, 66, hurt in face. Shock and bleeding followed. Police cite outside distraction and vandalism. No others harmed. Brooklyn street left scarred.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old man driving an SUV east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn crashed head-on into an object. The driver suffered facial injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Vehicle Vandalism' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A motorcycle sped down Fulton. An old man stepped into its path. The machine struck him head-on. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The street echoed with silence after the crash.

An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a motorcycle near 3154 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed and hit the man head-on as he crossed the street. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Driver errors listed in the data include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash did not occur at an intersection or crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the contributing factors. The impact left the street marked by silence and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 11 - E-bike struck a 5-year-old girl outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her whole body. The bike’s front end was damaged. Police list unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a southbound e-bike hit a 5-year-old girl walking outside an intersection near 398 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The e-bike’s center front end was damaged in the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not detail specific driver errors. No mention is made of helmet use or other safety equipment. The report does not assign blame to the child and focuses on the facts of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Etna Street in Brooklyn. A van making a left turn hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a van traveling west on Etna Street in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and was conscious after the collision. The van's point of impact was its left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the van's maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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