Six Dead, Hundreds Broken—But the Street Never Changes

Mar 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike after impact with the sedan’s left front bumper. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 11 - A southbound SUV struck the left side of an eastbound sedan on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling south on Livonia Avenue collided with a sedan traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s sole occupant, a 34-year-old male driver, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, and the sedan’s left side doors were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - A 38-year-old woman was hit while crossing New Lots Avenue at night. The driver disregarded traffic control, striking her at the center front end. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and complained of whiplash. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing New Lots Avenue at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle traveling north, which failed to obey traffic control signals. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver ignored traffic signals. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - A bus struck a 75-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard. The right front bumper crushed her leg. She lay awake in the street, body broken. Pavement was slick. The bus rolled south. The woman survived, but the street did not forgive.

A southbound bus hit a 75-year-old woman at Linden Boulevard and Ashford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus struck a 75-year-old woman crossing against the light. The right front bumper crushed her leg on slick pavement. She lay conscious in the street, her body broken but awake.' The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The impact caused crush injuries to the woman’s lower leg and foot. The bus’s right front bumper was damaged. No driver errors beyond the listed factors appear in the report. The woman was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 25 - A 22-year-old male motorcyclist crashed on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike hit the left front bumper area. Slippery pavement contributed. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn lost control due to slippery pavement. The motorcycle impacted the left front bumper area, causing injuries to the rider's knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious throughout. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor and notes no other driver errors. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle and sustained contusions and bruises. The crash occurred at 8:55 AM, and the motorcycle was a 2020 Honda model.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered head injuries and contusions. The SUV was unoccupied. Airbags deployed in the sedan. The driver was in shock but not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Dumont Avenue rear-ended a parked SUV. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The sedan's driver, a 28-year-old male, sustained head injuries and contusions, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The sedan's airbags deployed upon impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. The driver was not ejected and was reported to be in shock following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Feb 12 - A 40-year-old male driver overturned his pickup truck while making an improper left turn on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. He suffered moderate burns and upper arm injuries. The vehicle struck with its left front quarter panel and flipped over.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver was injured when his 2023 Dodge pickup truck overturned on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn improperly when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the vehicle, which then overturned. The driver sustained moderate burns and upper arm injuries but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - A sedan struck a box truck from behind on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed as causes. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a box truck, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the left front bumper of the box truck, which sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The box truck had one occupant, the driver, who was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan had two occupants, with the driver identified as the injured party. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 6 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers distracted. Vehicles damaged at front ends. All occupants conscious, none ejected. Crash unfolded just after midnight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:35 a.m. Three occupants were injured, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The drivers were both male and licensed, traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers and quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The crash involved a 64-year-old male driver and two passengers aged 62 and 69. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the passengers or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - A Chevrolet SUV struck a Ford ambulance on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling east on Pennsylvania Avenue collided with a 2014 Ford ambulance traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the ambulance's right front quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, complaining of pain and nausea with upper arm and shoulder injuries, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The ambulance had two occupants; the SUV had one. The crash caused damage to the front of the SUV and the right side doors of the ambulance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - 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 2023-02-01

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 23 - A box truck and an SUV collided on Linden Boulevard near Alabama Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn when it struck the truck head-on. A 17-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 box truck traveling west on Linden Boulevard was struck by a 2003 SUV also traveling west but making a right turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. A 17-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage to the front of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - A 28-year-old man was hit by a sedan traveling west on Wortman Avenue. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered back contusions and shock. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing bruising and injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Wortman Avenue struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured, suffering back contusions and shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment. The driver’s distraction caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - A sedan turning right hit a 90-year-old woman crossing Pennsylvania Avenue. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered a head abrasion but stayed conscious. The impact came at the center front of the car.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue made a right turn and struck a 90-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by inattentive driving to pedestrians in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 29 - A 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him head-on. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Linden Boulevard outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling west, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the sedan. The driver’s errors directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 23 - A 61-year-old driver lost consciousness on Dumont Avenue. Her sedan slammed into a parked car. She suffered a back injury and concussion. The street stayed quiet. No one else was hurt.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old woman driving west on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed her sedan into a parked vehicle. She sustained a back injury and a concussion but remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The parked sedan was struck on its right rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19