Six Dead, Hundreds Broken—But the Street Never Changes

Jun 2 - A motorbike tore into a turning sedan. The rider, unlicensed and unprotected, flew partway off. His arm ripped open, shoulder gashed. Blood on the street. The light was ignored. Metal bent. The city did not yield.

A crash at Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn left a 42-year-old unlicensed motorbike rider with severe arm and shoulder injuries. According to the police report, the collision happened when the motorbike struck a sedan making a left turn. The report states: 'The light was ignored.' Both drivers were cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorbike rider was partially ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver, a 73-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The crash underscores the consequences of ignoring traffic controls and speeding, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

May 30 - A 16-year-old boy riding a bike west on Vermont Street was injured. The crash involved unsafe speed. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The bike showed no damage. The crash left the teen conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured while traveling west on Vermont Street in Brooklyn. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The bike showed no damage, and the crash involved no other specified vehicle types or driver errors. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report does not specify other contributing factors or details about the other vehicle involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - A dump truck struck a parked sedan on Louisiana Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. The truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left side doors. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south on Louisiana Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The sedan had three occupants; the female driver, age 37, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and complained of whiplash. The truck impacted the sedan’s left side doors with its right front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 21 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan was rear-ended on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the left rear bumper of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a licensed female driver in a 2020 Acura sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle, causing damage to its left rear bumper. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The injured party was the driver and occupant of the struck vehicle. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 13 - A 74-year-old driver was hurt on Hegeman Avenue. Two sedans and an SUV collided. Police cited illegal drug use. The man was incoherent. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a crash on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn involved two sedans and an SUV. A 74-year-old male driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Police listed illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The vehicles suffered damage to their left front bumpers and left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention other driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. Illegal drugs were the only factor named by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - A 59-year-old man was injured crossing Dumont Avenue with the signal. An eastbound e-bike, parked before the crash, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Dumont Avenue at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - A taxi and an SUV crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi was hit on its right rear quarter panel. A 44-year-old female passenger in the taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a northbound taxi and a westbound SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi was struck on its right rear quarter panel by the SUV. A 44-year-old female occupant in the taxi, seated in the left rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - Two sedans crashed on Linden Boulevard. A woman driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction. The Nissan sedan was hit in the left rear. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard at Williams Avenue in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old woman driving a Nissan sedan was injured, suffering contusions and upper arm trauma. She remained conscious and was not ejected. Police listed driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The Nissan was struck on the left rear quarter panel, while the Texas-registered Infiniti sedan showed no damage. No other occupants were involved. The report does not mention any victim fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - Two sedans traveled east on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. One sedan rear-ended the other. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police noted driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling east on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn when one sedan struck the center back end of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 46-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and driver inattention or distraction. The striking vehicle showed damage to its center front end, while the struck vehicle had damage to its center back end. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - Two sedans collided on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car from behind. A 39-year-old female passenger in the rear sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Fountain Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The crash injured a 39-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the rear sedan. She suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - A sedan traveling west struck two parked vehicles on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford sedan traveling west on Dumont Avenue collided with two parked vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash played a role. Both parked vehicles suffered center front end damage. No ejections occurred, and no other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515748 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A 36-year-old man was struck by a Ford SUV traveling east on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit on the left side doors while in the roadway away from an intersection. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 Ford SUV traveling east on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left side doors while the pedestrian was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified' for the pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513575 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19