Six Dead, Hundreds Broken—But the Street Never Changes

May 17 - A bus making a left turn struck a 31-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious at the scene. Confusion and error by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on New Lots Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight east. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor for the bicyclist and 'Other Vehicular' for the bus. The bus impacted the left side doors but sustained no damage. The bicyclist was riding without noted helmet use or signaling factors. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and the confusion that can arise for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - A Ford SUV turned left on Atkins Avenue. Its bumper struck a baby boy crossing with the light. The child’s legs were crushed. He lay in shock on the pavement. The car was untouched. The boy was not.

A Ford SUV hit a baby boy at Atkins Avenue near Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned left and its bumper struck the child’s legs as he crossed with the signal. The boy suffered crush injuries and lay in shock on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was licensed. The vehicle had no damage. The police report states: 'A Ford SUV turned left. A baby boy crossed with the light. The bumper hit his legs. Crush injuries. He lay in shock on the pavement. The car was fine. He was not.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - Two sedans crashed on Elton Street in Brooklyn just after midnight. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Elton Street near Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 27-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. One sedan was traveling north and the other east, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision damaged the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The injured occupant was a passenger, not the driver, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

May 15 - A sedan struck a 33-year-old man riding east on Stanley Avenue. The crash left the cyclist with abrasions across his body. He stayed conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles moved straight. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2005 Chevrolet sedan struck the back of his bike on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. Both the sedan and the cyclist were traveling east, straight ahead, when the sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s center back end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan sustained center front end damage; the bike was damaged at the center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - A 46-year-old man pushing a car was struck at De Witt Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while pushing a car on De Witt Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck the man with its left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 46-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and no information about the driver or vehicle type was provided. The pedestrian's actions were pushing or working on the car at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - A 36-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its front center. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Foster Avenue and East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report identifies driver errors including inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Dodge sedan. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 22 - A tractor truck struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 35-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling westbound on Linden Boulevard collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan also traveling westbound. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 35-year-old female front passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The tractor truck showed no damage or point of impact, while the sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged. The driver of the tractor truck was licensed in New Jersey; the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No ejections or other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 20 - A 15-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for moderate injuries. The driver’s errors were not specified.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2016 Dodge sedan on Linden Boulevard near Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as moderate severity. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not identify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver’s license status and actions before the crash are not detailed. No safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and treated for his injuries. The report does not assign fault or blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A 77-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk on Linden Boulevard was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard struck a 77-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A 17-year-old girl crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and shock. The sedan’s front center was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Hyundai sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and was in shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian, were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s front center. The pedestrian was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 13 - A Ford SUV struck a Ford sedan from behind on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s rear passenger, an 8-year-old boy, suffered a facial contusion. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled north. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV rear-ended a Ford sedan on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact was at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. An 8-year-old boy, seated in the left rear passenger seat of the sedan, was injured with a facial contusion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 13 - A 57-year-old woman was struck while crossing Linden Boulevard with the signal. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved had two occupants. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Linden Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a sedan with two occupants. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A 20-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury on Linden Boulevard. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the bike’s front end. The rider was unconscious and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The sedan, traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike, which was traveling west. The 20-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a head injury. He was unconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were listed in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a single bike traveling west. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was traveling west on a bike when the collision occurred. He sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The collision involved only one bike, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other vehicles or persons were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind on Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver was injured in a rear-end collision on Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt but suffered a head contusion. The crash involved a sedan stopped in traffic that was struck from behind by another vehicle traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The injured party was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 4 - Two vehicles crashed on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered a facial contusion. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. The injured passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling east and a 2015 sedan traveling south collided on Stanley Avenue at Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV impacted the sedan’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. A 29-year-old female occupant in the SUV’s left rear passenger seat sustained a facial contusion and was injured but conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - Two sedans crashed on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn. The other went straight. A 49-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Shock was reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The impact occurred on the left front bumper of the first sedan and the right side doors of the second. A 49-year-old female passenger in the second sedan sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was reported to be in shock. She was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision involved two licensed drivers, one female going straight and one male making a left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618042 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 17 - Two sedans crashed on Bank Street in Brooklyn. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a neck contusion. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of one car and the right front bumper of the other. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Bank Street collided. The crash injured a 20-year-old male passenger, who sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The contributing factors highlight driver inattention and distraction, along with unsafe speed. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19