Oct 28 - A woman, 34, crossing Fulton Street with the signal was struck and left unconscious. She suffered severe injuries and burns. No driver errors listed. The intersection remains dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Fulton Street at Warwick Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when she was struck at 4:20 AM. She suffered severe injuries to her entire body, was rendered unconscious, and sustained minor burns. The report lists no contributing factors or errors by the driver. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The absence of identified driver fault in the report highlights the persistent systemic dangers faced by pedestrians, even when crossing legally with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - A dump truck rear-ended a van on Bushwick Avenue. The van driver, 81, suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians involved. Impact shows danger of heavy trucks in city streets.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a van moving in the same direction. The van's 81-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The point of impact was the dump truck's center front and the van's right rear bumper. Both drivers were licensed and alone in their vehicles. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the crash shows a rear-end collision by the dump truck. No pedestrians were involved. The van driver wore a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - Council bill orders DOT to build 35 e-bike battery stations yearly. A quarter will sit curbside, letting riders lock up. Sponsors: Rivera, Nurse, Hanif. Streets may shift. City must post locations.

Int 1084-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced October 10, 2024. The bill reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to install e-bicycle battery stations.' Council Members Carlina Rivera (primary sponsor), Sandy Nurse, and Shahana K. Hanif back the measure. It mandates DOT to install at least 35 e-bike battery stations each year for five years, with at least 25% curbside for secure parking. DOT must report on station rollout and post locations online. The bill aims to reshape curb space and infrastructure for e-bike riders, but offers no direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1084-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-10-10

Sep 28 - A garbage truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight east on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash and chest injuries. The truck driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving two injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:56 a.m. A garbage truck was making a right turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The truck driver, a 47-year-old woman, and the sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman passenger, both sustained injuries including whiplash and chest trauma. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the truck and the front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - SUV turned left and struck an eastbound motorscooter in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver, 24, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn struck an eastbound motorscooter. The 24-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed; the motorscooter driver held a permit. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 15 - Two sedans slammed head-on on Wyona Street. Seven people hurt. Bodies battered. Shock and pain. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at 11:20 AM on Wyona Street in Brooklyn. Both cars suffered center front-end damage. Seven people were injured: the male driver and six passengers, ages 1 to 34. All victims reported pain, nausea, and shock. None were ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus. Helmet or signal use is not listed as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - A distracted driver hit a 36-year-old man crossing Fulton Street at Logan Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end while traveling westbound straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:10 AM on Fulton Street near Logan Street in Brooklyn. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the same area. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not blamed for the crash, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 8 - A 32-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Jamaica Avenue. The crash involved alcohol and driver distraction, according to the police report. Both vehicles showed front-end damage at impact.

At 3:07 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a bicyclist and a parked sedan, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash, with the bicyclist traveling east and the sedan west. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan was also occupied by a single licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 8 - Two sedans collided on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn around 1 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. Damage was concentrated on the left rear quarter panel and front center ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn at approximately 1:00 a.m. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south and initially parked, the other traveling west going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second. The driver of the first vehicle, a 22-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm, classified as contusions and bruises. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid licenses where noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper and center front end. The data does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - Three sedans collided in a northbound chain reaction on Highland Boulevard. The driver of a 2004 Acura suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause, with vehicles slowing or stopping before impact.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on Highland Boulevard in Brooklyn at 8:11 PM. Three vehicles traveling northbound were involved: a 2004 Acura sedan, a 2017 Audi SUV, and a 2021 Kia sedan. The Acura driver, a 38-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error contributing to the collision. All vehicles were slowing or stopping before impact, with the Acura striking the rear of the Audi and the Kia striking the Acura. The Acura's point of impact was center front end, while the Audi was hit center back end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on driver errors and vehicle positions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - On Hemlock Street, a sedan and e-bike fleeing police collide. The e-bike rider, 31, is torn at the neck, blood pooling. Doors crumple. Sirens echo. Unsafe speed drives the chaos. Brooklyn’s street absorbs the shock.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Hemlock Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn during a police pursuit. Both vehicles were fleeing police at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, suffered severe neck lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes a violent impact: 'The e-bike rider, 31, strikes hard. No helmet. Neck torn. Blood pools. Doors crumple. Sirens wail.' The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the e-bike impacted the left front bumper. The focus remains on the excessive speed and the peril of high-velocity chases, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750146 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.

• State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-23

Aug 19 - A 29-year-old man suffered arm injuries and shock after a sedan struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk on Bushwick Avenue. The driver was making a right turn and failed to pay attention, causing the collision without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:05 while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2021 sedan, was making a right turn and was cited for driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no visible damage, indicating the collision impact was likely low-speed but sufficient to cause injury. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 8 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck a parked vehicle on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper lane usage by the moving vehicle, causing left-side damage and injury to the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 19:25. The collision involved a 2013 Acura SUV traveling east that struck a parked vehicle. The contributing factor cited was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane management. The 65-year-old male driver of the moving vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was reported on the left side doors of the moving SUV and on the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A distracted driver failed to yield, striking a 44-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. The impact fractured the pedestrian's lower leg and foot, leaving him incoherent and severely injured at the intersection in Brooklyn late at night.

According to the police report, at 22:54 on Atlantic Avenue near Warwick Street in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling west struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old man, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported incoherent at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A moped traveling east collided with a parked SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The impact ejected a 46-year-old female passenger from the moped, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s failure to avoid the parked vehicle led to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Fulton Street struck the left side doors of a parked 2022 SUV. The moped’s front center end collided with the SUV’s left side, resulting in significant vehicle damage. The moped carried two occupants, including a 46-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat who was ejected during the crash. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The SUV was stationary at the time, indicating the moped driver failed to yield or maintain control to avoid the parked vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the passenger or note any victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors involving parked vehicles in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A moped driver stopped in Brooklyn traffic broke his leg and foot after disregarding traffic control. The crash left him conscious but badly hurt. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was stopped in traffic on Norwood Avenue in Brooklyn when the crash occurred at 17:35. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both indicating driver error. The driver, who wore a helmet, suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious. Another vehicle was passing at the time but sustained no damage and had no occupants. The police report attributes the crash to the moped driver's failure to obey traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19