Six Dead, Hundreds Broken—But the Street Never Changes

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 13 - Council bill targets shuttered schools. Annual study flags closed sites. Speed cameras pulled from dead zones. Streets lose watchful eyes. Vulnerable walkers and riders left exposed.

Int 1106-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, by Council Members Chris Banks (primary), Kamillah Hanks, Frank Morano, and David M. Carr. The bill orders the city to study which schools have closed each year and to remove speed cameras from those erased school zones. The matter title reads: 'Annual study to identify non-operational schools and the subsequent removal of speed cameras from eliminated school speed zones.' If passed, the law would strip cameras from streets where schools once stood, erasing a layer of protection for people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1106-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 9 - A 71-year-old woman driving a pickup truck in Brooklyn suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage and was reportedly parked before the crash. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female driver of a 2009 Ford pickup truck was involved in a crash on Rockaway Ave near Linden Blvd in Brooklyn at 8:02 PM. The vehicle was reportedly parked before the crash and sustained no damage, with no point of impact recorded. The driver suffered unspecified injuries and shock, but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the driver, without identifying any specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash details highlight an unclear cause with no visible vehicle damage but resulted in injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - Two sedans collided at Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered shoulder abrasions. The crash involved a right-side impact and driver inexperience. Four occupants were in one vehicle; the other was making a right turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: one traveling south with four occupants, the other making a right turn traveling east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the turning vehicle. A 13-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries. The police report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience in complex traffic maneuvers like turning and crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - A taxi struck the center back end of a parked vehicle on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash exposed risks tied to driver errors and vehicle positioning.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle collided with the center back end of a parked vehicle on Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn, at 13:15. The taxi was traveling west and impacted the parked vehicle from behind. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision with a stationary vehicle indicates a failure to maintain control or proper attention. The taxi’s damage was concentrated at the center back end, confirming the rear-end nature of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The incident highlights dangers posed by driver errors around parked vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - Two cars crashed at Wortman Ave and Linwood St. A woman riding front passenger took a chest injury. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. One hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided at 13:02 on Wortman Ave near Linwood St in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause for both drivers. 'View Obstructed/Limited' also affected the sedan driver. A 56-year-old woman in the front passenger seat of the sedan suffered chest injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report does not list any fault for the injured passenger. The crash damaged the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. Driver distraction and blocked views led to this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - Two sedans collided during left turns on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed heavy side and front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue at Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn as both drivers attempted left turns. The crash struck the right side doors of a 2011 Ford and the left front bumper of a 2023 Nissan. The Ford's driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were cited for 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors, indicating errors in vehicle operation. The Ford sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the Nissan was hit on the left front. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a Ford sedan made a left turn and collided with him. The crash happened at 6:37 p.m. on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan traveling north on New Lots Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The report explicitly cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The collision caused moderate injury to the bicyclist, highlighting the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 25 - SUV merged on Linden Boulevard. Failed to keep right. Hit sedan’s front bumper. Woman driving sedan hurt—knee, leg, foot. Police cite driver error. Night crash. Pain and shock followed.

According to the police report, an SUV merging eastbound on Linden Boulevard failed to keep right and struck the right front bumper of a sedan traveling straight. The 44-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with pain and nausea. Police list 'Failure to Keep Right' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The SUV driver’s license status and sex were not reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - Two sedans collided on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. The crash involved a northbound vehicle going straight and a southbound vehicle making a left turn. All injured suffered whole-body trauma and shock, restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 on Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: one traveling northbound straight ahead, the other making a southbound left turn. The point of impact was the front ends of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and one passenger. All were restrained by lap belts and suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left front bumpers of the other two sedans. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a pick-up truck going straight on New Lots Avenue. Both female drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact crushed the front ends of both vehicles, causing contusions and burns.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:05 AM on New Lots Avenue involving a sedan and a pick-up truck. The sedan driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when her vehicle struck the pick-up truck traveling westbound. Both drivers, women aged 38 and 49, were injured with neck contusions and shock. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained significant damage. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan driver's left turn maneuver directly preceded the collision with the truck going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of turning movements in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and showed no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn around 2:50 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan traveling north struck her with its center front end. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the danger posed by limited driver visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - A 7-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman were struck by an SUV making an improper left turn in Brooklyn. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal and suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and leg wounds. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn southwestbound near 270 Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:34 AM. The vehicle struck two pedestrians, a 7-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman, both crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The young girl sustained head injuries and was in shock, while the adult woman suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg. Both pedestrians were injured with severity level 3 and experienced shock. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its left front bumper. The crash highlights driver error in maneuvering turns and the resulting harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A 42-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a van struck him while he crossed with the signal on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The van was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a van traveling northwest on Ashford Street in Brooklyn was making a right turn when it struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the van's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The van showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or unsafe behavior by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers such as right turns to pedestrians crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 8 - Two passengers suffered neck injuries in a collision on Miller Avenue. A sedan and a dump truck both made right turns improperly, colliding and causing whiplash injuries. Driver errors in lane usage and turning led to the impact and harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Miller Avenue in Brooklyn around 1 p.m. A 2019 sedan and a 2003 dump truck, both traveling south and making right turns, collided. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper struck the dump truck's right rear quarter panel. Two male passengers, ages 19 and 20, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The front passenger in the sedan was not using any safety equipment. The collision and resulting injuries stemmed from driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers, as explicitly noted in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 4 - Two sedans collided head-on on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a shoulder abrasion and injury. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, involving two sedans traveling south and west. The female driver of the southbound Nissan sedan, aged 37, was injured with an abrasion to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The Nissan sustained center front-end damage, while the westbound Toyota sedan had damage to its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision resulted in injury to the Nissan driver but no ejections or fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761261 - 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 25 - A sedan slammed into a van on Wyona Street. Driver inattention and failure to yield left one man hurt and both vehicles battered. Brooklyn traffic danger, plain and raw.

According to the police report, a crash took place at 10:12 a.m. on Wyona Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a van. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan was hit on its right rear quarter panel; the van took damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and headed straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report notes outside car distraction as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 20 - Steel struck flesh on Hinsdale Street. An SUV’s bumper smashed into a 72-year-old man pedaling north. His hip shattered. Blood streaked the pavement. He stayed conscious, staring skyward as the city thundered past.

A 72-year-old man riding a bicycle northbound on Hinsdale Street near 617 was struck by a southbound SUV, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 12:18 p.m. in Brooklyn. The report describes, 'Steel met flesh. His hip shattered. Blood slicked the asphalt. The bumper bent. He stayed awake, staring up at the sky.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations and a broken hip but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV’s left front bumper bore the impact. Both vehicles were reported as traveling straight ahead before the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on driver actions or errors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the violent impact between the SUV and the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19