Six Dead, Hundreds Broken—But the Street Never Changes

Jul 2 - Two sedans slammed together on Dumont Avenue. Drivers ignored traffic control. A young woman and a man suffered neck and leg injuries. Metal twisted. A parked car took a hit. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old male driver suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. An 18-year-old female passenger sustained whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both injured people were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash damaged the left front bumpers of both sedans and struck a parked car’s left rear bumper. Driver inattention and failure to obey traffic signals played a key role in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A 22-year-old bicyclist struck on Ditmas Avenue. He lost consciousness, suffered a neck injury, and bled. No other vehicles listed. Streets stayed silent. System failed him.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. He was traveling west, going straight, when the crash happened. The bike took damage at the center back end. The bicyclist lost consciousness and suffered a neck injury with minor bleeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left one person hurt and many questions unanswered.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A forklift backing up struck a stopped SUV on Van Siclen Avenue. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash but was conscious and restrained. The forklift showed no damage. Police cited other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a forklift traveling south on Van Siclen Avenue was backing up when it collided with a stopped SUV also heading south. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The forklift driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. The point of impact was the center back end of both vehicles. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The forklift sustained no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. No ejections or other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A woman driving an SUV was rear-ended while stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Avenue. She suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash involved a backing vehicle with no reported damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female driver of a 2010 SUV was stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Avenue when she was struck from behind by another vehicle that was backing. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. No damage was reported on either vehicle. The backing vehicle's driver was licensed and traveling south. The crash highlights risks posed by vehicles reversing into stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A fire truck hit a southbound motorcycle at Pennsylvania and Livonia. The rider, 43, lay crushed and unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split. Sirens echoed over blood-black asphalt. One man hurt. Metal and flesh broken.

A fire truck struck a motorcycle at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider suffered crush injuries and was found unconscious, with wounds across his entire body. According to the police report, 'A fire truck struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider, 43, wore no gear. His body lay crushed, unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors by the fire truck operator are cited. The report notes the rider wore no safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Jun 2 - A 52-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a late-night crash on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck a sedan from behind. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:52 p.m. involving a 2007 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling south. The SUV, driven by a 52-year-old woman, struck the sedan's center front end with its left rear bumper. The driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan had no occupants. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

May 31 - A 46-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic controls. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on New Lots Avenue struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet it showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 31 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

May 30 - A southbound truck struck an eastbound sedan on Alabama Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash involved a traffic control disregard. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford truck traveling south collided with a 2021 Lexus sedan traveling east on Alabama Avenue. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 23-year-old female, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 29 - A motorcycle traveling east struck a parked sedan on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered bruises and whole-body injuries. She remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Dumont Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old female occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was occupied by a male driver who was parked at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. No safety equipment was used by the injured motorcycle driver. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.

A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - Two SUVs collided on Elton Street. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Elton Street. The 46-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor in the collision. The vehicles involved included a 2021 Ford SUV and a 2008 Toyota SUV. The impact points were the left rear bumper and center front end, indicating a side and front collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 27 - A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on Rockaway Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering fractures and dislocations. The motorcycle was demolished. The sedan sustained front bumper damage. The driver remained conscious despite severe injuries.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male motorcyclist was driving north on Rockaway Avenue when his motorcycle collided with a southbound sedan. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The motorcycle was demolished on impact, while the sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused severe injury to the motorcyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A 10-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Vermont Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Vermont Street in Brooklyn with the signal. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the boy on the right side doors. The boy suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the damage was classified as 'Other.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - A station wagon SUV struck a sedan from behind on Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling south on Schenck Avenue rear-ended a sedan also traveling south. The front passenger in the SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. Neither vehicle showed damage despite the collision. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-05-22

May 19 - A female driver struck a parked SUV on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The impact hit the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked SUV. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver traveling east on Linden Boulevard rear-ended a parked SUV. The collision involved two SUVs, with the moving vehicle impacting the center front end and the parked vehicle sustaining damage to its center back end. The driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 11207 zip code near 1916 Linden Boulevard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19