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 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 5 - A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - Senate bill S 4421 seeks a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. Michael Gianaris leads. Robert Jackson, John Liu, Julia Salazar join. The move could shift riders from cars to buses. Status: sponsorship.

Senate bill S 4421, now at the sponsorship stage, proposes a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Provides a fare-free bus pilot program in New York City for one year, subject to appropriations.' Michael Gianaris sponsors, with Robert Jackson, John Liu, and Julia Salazar as co-sponsors. Introduced on February 4, 2025, the bill awaits committee review. No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The pilot could change how New Yorkers move, but its effect on street safety remains unstudied.

• File S 4421, Open States, Published 2025-02-04

Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.

According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.

• Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26

Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.

NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.

• Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01

Dec 24 - A sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound garbage truck on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, at 10:21 AM on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2010 Honda sedan traveling west struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound 2018 Mack garbage truck. The sedan's point of impact and vehicle damage was the center front end, while the truck sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks involving rear impacts between passenger vehicles and large trucks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Nov 27 - A driver struck three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, hit a vehicle with a pregnant woman, then crashed into an empty car. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her at the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.

Gothamist reported on November 27, 2024, that a New York City Housing Authority employee was arrested after a chaotic crash in Brooklyn. According to police, the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," then "drove away, dragging the person several feet and hitting another car with a pregnant woman inside." She struck a third, empty car before New York City Sheriffs arrested her nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation, but no serious injuries were reported. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of hit-and-run behavior and the risks faced by vulnerable road users at busy intersections.

• Three-Car Brooklyn Crash Sparks Arrest, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27

Nov 24 - Two sedans collided on Chestnut Street at Ridgewood Avenue. A seven-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 12:41 a.m. on Chestnut Street near Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan was going east, the other turned right northbound. The eastbound car struck the left side doors of the turning sedan. Police listed failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. A seven-year-old girl riding in the middle rear seat of the northbound sedan was injured, suffering facial wounds and minor bleeding. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and experienced shock. Driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—directly led to the crash and the child’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - A 47-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were initially parked before impact. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:13 AM. The collision involved a 2016 Toyota sedan and an e-bike, both described as parked before the crash. The e-bike driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any driver errors explicitly, but the circumstances suggest a hazardous interaction between the two vehicles while stationary or beginning movement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 9 - A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured after a sedan rear-ended him on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The crash caused abrasions and arm injuries. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:20 AM on Jackie Robinson Parkway, a sedan traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a motorcycle also heading east. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed, with the sedan driver from Pennsylvania and the motorcyclist from New York. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of tailgating on high-speed parkways. No victim fault was indicated in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 8 - A 62-year-old man driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The crash occurred on Arlington Avenue at midday. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Police reports list no contributing driver errors or victim factors.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 12:32 on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling east. The 62-year-old male driver, who was licensed in New York, sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior. No victim behaviors or external factors were noted as contributing to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal impact. The absence of cited driver errors or victim factors highlights a crash with unclear causation but resulted in significant injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19