Jul 26 - A chain-reaction crash on Park Place in Brooklyn injured two vehicle occupants. Drivers stopped in traffic were struck from behind. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors. Both injured victims suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Place in Brooklyn at 8:33 AM. Multiple vehicles traveling east were stopped in traffic when a chain-reaction rear-end collision unfolded. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a primary contributing factor, along with "Unsafe Speed" for one driver. Two occupants were injured: a 31-year-old female driver and a 38-year-old male passenger, both sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The vehicles involved included sedans and SUVs, with impact points primarily at the center back ends of stopped vehicles. The report explicitly notes driver errors without attributing fault to the victims. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe speed in congested traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - SUV hit a 22-year-old woman on a bike. Her knee and lower leg shattered. Police cite driver for ignoring traffic control and inattention. Blood on the pavement. The cyclist stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 2012 Chrysler SUV struck a 22-year-old female bicyclist on Pacific Street at 16:15. The bicyclist suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the SUV driver's errors. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The impact hit the right side of the bike and the SUV's front. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report attributes the crash to driver errors, not actions by the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi backing north on Kingsborough Walk hit her. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2014 Toyota taxi backing north near 353 Kingsborough Walk in Brooklyn at 12:35. The taxi was backing up when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The taxi showed no damage. The report cites unspecified contributing factors but does not list any driver errors explicitly such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was noted as 'not in roadway,' and no victim behaviors were identified as contributing. The focus remains on the taxi's backing maneuver as the critical action preceding the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - A parked sedan struck a 57-year-old man crossing Saint Johns Place. The impact left him with head injuries and bruises. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a parked BMW sedan struck him on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn at 10:10 AM. The man was crossing outside a crosswalk. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before the crash and showed no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and bruising but remained conscious. The report focuses on confusion as a factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - A man rode north at dawn on Rochester Avenue. His bike struck something. His face hit the street. Blood pooled. He stayed upright, wounded but alive. The city’s silence swallowed the crash.

A 35-year-old man riding a bike northbound on Rochester Avenue near Saint Johns Place was injured in a crash, according to the police report. The report states, 'A man rode north at dawn. No helmet. His bike struck something. His face met the street. Blood pooled.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his face but survived the impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' There is no mention of other vehicles or driver errors, and no evidence of victim behavior contributing to the crash beyond the note that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is mentioned only after the sequence of events. The incident underscores the vulnerability of cyclists navigating city streets, especially when the cause of the crash remains unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - A young woman suffered head trauma on Kingston Avenue. Distracted driving sparked a chain crash. Multiple sedans struck, metal twisted, one driver left incoherent. Brooklyn street turned violent in seconds.

According to the police report, a crash erupted on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight. A 22-year-old female driver suffered a serious head injury and was incoherent at the scene. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Multiple sedans were involved, including parked cars struck in the chain reaction. Damage hit the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the back end of another. The only driver error cited was distraction. The report shows how a moment of inattention can leave a restrained driver gravely hurt and several vehicles wrecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - SUV driver, distracted, struck a sedan starting from parking on Nostrand Avenue. Sedan driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a sedan as it started from parking at 18:25. The sedan’s 34-year-old driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at their points of impact: the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash exposes the threat of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A motorcycle carrying two women collided with a sedan turning left on Buffalo Avenue. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Buffalo Avenue involving a sedan and a motorcycle. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck the motorcycle traveling south. The motorcycle carried two female occupants: a 20-year-old driver wearing a helmet and a 24-year-old passenger without safety equipment. Both were ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to their limbs. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction, along with failure to yield right-of-way, as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was its right front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's left front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle driver held a permit license. These driver errors directly led to the violent impact and injuries sustained by the vulnerable motorcycle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - A pick-up truck driven by an unlicensed driver struck a parked BMW sedan on Sterling Place in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Sterling Place in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck traveling south, driven by a man without a valid license, collided with a parked 2007 BMW sedan. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the unlicensed status of the truck driver as a critical factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The parked sedan was stationary at the time of impact, emphasizing the danger posed by the unlicensed driver’s failure to maintain control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A distracted driver struck a northbound cyclist on Classon Avenue. The impact ejected the rider, leaving him bruised and injured. Brooklyn streets again proved deadly for the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a 2022 Chevrolet truck or bus at 10:03 AM on Classon Avenue near Prospect Place in Brooklyn. The cyclist was traveling north when the vehicle, also heading north, hit him, causing ejection from the bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises. No other contributing factors related to the cyclist were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by inattentive drivers to those most exposed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Albany scrambles. Hochul halts congestion pricing. Lawmakers, including Zellnor Myrie, reject quick fixes. The MTA’s future hangs on shaky ground. No new plan. No stable money. Riders and streets wait. Danger grows as funding stalls.

On June 7, 2024, state lawmakers debated MTA funding after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. The matter, titled 'Hochul, Albany lawmakers scramble to find new funding stream for MTA after pausing congestion pricing,' unfolded as the legislative session neared its end. State Sen. Zellnor Myrie voiced strong opposition, stating, 'I am opposed to the Governor’s last-minute plan to cancel congestion pricing. I will vote against any plan that will redirect funds from other priorities to cover the revenue lost from congestion pricing.' Hochul’s payroll tax proposal failed. An IOU from the general fund faces resistance. Critics argue only congestion pricing offers stable, legal funding. No alternative secures the MTA’s capital needs. Vulnerable riders face mounting risk as lawmakers stall.

• Hochul, Albany lawmakers scramble to find new funding stream for MTA after pausing congestion pricing, amny.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Street cleaner hit a parked taxi on slippery Nostrand. Taxi driver suffered neck injury. Impact came from behind. Pavement slick. Machines and weather conspired. The driver paid the price.

According to the police report, a street cleaning vehicle traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck the right rear bumper of a parked taxi at 1:21 AM. The taxi driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, highlighting hazardous road conditions. The street cleaner was moving straight ahead before impact, while the taxi was stationary. The collision resulted from the street cleaner striking the taxi from behind. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - Council members slam Hochul’s last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion pricing. Transit funding hangs in limbo. Liz Krueger says the tax lacks support. Riders and workers face uncertainty as lawmakers reject new burdens and demand fairer solutions.

On June 6, 2024, State Sen. Liz Krueger (District 28) and other lawmakers responded to a proposed New York City tax hike meant to replace the indefinitely postponed $15 congestion pricing tolls. The measure, debated as Bill 28, has not advanced in committee and faces strong opposition. The matter, described as 'a last-minute funding move that drew fierce opposition,' has Krueger stating, 'I think it does not have support.' Assemblyman Brian Cunningham echoed, 'No new taxes.' The proposal would raise the payroll mobility tax, already increased last year, to fund the MTA. Rep. Jerry Nadler and business groups argue the tax unfairly targets NYC, while congestion pricing would have spread costs regionally. With the legislative session ending, MTA projects remain at risk. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• Outrage mounts as Hochul pushes last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion tolls: ‘Insulting joke’, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 4 - A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV struck the vehicle’s left side doors. The crash occurred as the SUV made a left turn, colliding with the moped traveling straight westbound on Pacific Street.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 13:05 on Pacific Street. The moped, driven by a 58-year-old man wearing a helmet, was traveling straight westbound when it was struck on the left side doors by an SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction," which contributed to the collision. The moped driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, while the moped had damage to its left side doors. The report highlights driver errors on the part of the SUV operator without attributing fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 1 - A sedan turning right collided with an e-scooter traveling south on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:23 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck an e-scooter heading south. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify victim fault. The focus remains on the driver's failure to avoid the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19