Jan 27 - A sedan rear-ended another sedan on Rogers Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 75-year-old rear-seat passenger, causing head trauma and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary driver error in this multi-vehicle collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rogers Ave in Brooklyn at 8:40 AM. Two sedans traveling north collided, with the striking vehicle impacting the center back end of the lead vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. A 75-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the struck vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt at the time. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm a rear-end collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the injured passenger's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and driver inattention on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.

• Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26

Jan 21 - Assembly bill A 2642 orders new safety tech in every car. The DMV must set rules. Lawmakers push for change. Streets could see fewer crashes. The fight for safer roads moves to Albany.

Assembly Bill A 2642, now in sponsorship, would require advanced safety technology in all vehicles statewide. The bill, introduced January 21, 2025, directs the DMV commissioner to set rules and regulations. The matter reads: 'Mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Brian Cunningham leads as primary sponsor, joined by Steven Raga, Chris Burdick, Tony Simone, Manny De Los Santos, Jen Lunsford, and Jo Anne Simon. The bill aims to force carmakers and drivers to adopt life-saving tech. No safety analyst has yet assessed its direct impact on vulnerable road users.

• File A 2642, Open States, Published 2025-01-21

Jan 17 - A taxi making a right turn hit a northbound bicyclist on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:20 p.m. A taxi traveling northwest was making a right turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the taxi driver and the bicyclist. The taxi's left front quarter panel made contact with the center front end of the bicycle. The taxi driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the severity of impact on the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 14 - A box truck driver made an improper lane change on Utica Avenue, colliding with a parked sedan. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited passing or lane usage errors and driver distraction as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue near Sterling Place in Brooklyn at 14:48. A box truck traveling west was making a right turn when it struck the left front quarter panel of a parked sedan facing south. The sedan’s female driver, age 30, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors linked to the box truck driver. The sedan driver was not cited with any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front quarter panel of the truck and left front bumper of the sedan. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and distracted driving in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - A dump truck slammed into the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling north on Rochester Avenue. Both drivers were injured, suffering shock and moderate injuries to chest and back. The crash stemmed from the truck following too closely.

According to the police report, a dump truck and a sedan were both traveling north on Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn when the dump truck struck the right rear bumper of the sedan. The collision occurred at 8:10 AM. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the dump truck operator. The sedan carried two male occupants: a 44-year-old driver and a 60-year-old front passenger. Both were injured, experiencing shock and bodily injuries to the back and chest respectively. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The dump truck driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a North Carolina license. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front bumper of the dump truck and the right rear bumper of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.

• File A 324, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 6 - Two vehicles turning right collide on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old moped driver is partially ejected and injured, suffering knee and lower leg contusions. Both drivers were distracted, causing a violent side impact crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 AM on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped and a pick-up truck, both traveling east and making right turns, collided side-to-side. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male with a permit license, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The moped’s left side doors and the truck’s right side doors were damaged. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. The collision underscores the dangers of inattentive driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.

NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.

• Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01

Dec 31 - A 41-year-old woman was struck at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver made a left turn and hit the pedestrian head-on.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pacific Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:38 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - Two sedans collided on Sterling Place in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to keep right as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Sterling Place in Brooklyn involving two sedans. One sedan was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was parked. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The 30-year-old male driver of the moving sedan was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as contributing factors to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - A distracted driver struck the rear of another sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision injured the lead vehicle’s driver, causing back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:14 AM on Atlantic Avenue near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, collided when the trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the lead sedan, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the rear of the lead sedan and the front of the trailing sedan, confirming the nature of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 25 - A 55-year-old male driver suffered whiplash after his SUV struck an object head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The crash occurred at 1:32 a.m. in Brooklyn. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as the sole contributing factors in the police report.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver operating a 2009 Chevrolet SUV was traveling eastbound on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:32 a.m. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained by a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. He sustained injuries described as whiplash. The report explicitly lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as the contributing factor to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash narrative and contributing factors focus solely on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, with no mention of victim behavior or external conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 21 - A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow after a moped struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The moped driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, remaining conscious after the collision. The report identifies the moped driver as unlicensed and cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped showed no visible damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed, inexperienced drivers operating mopeds at unsafe speeds in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780634 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - A sedan swung a U-turn on St Johns Place. A motorcycle passed. The two nearly met. The rider took an abrasion to the hip. No crash, no damage. Brooklyn streets, risk in every turn.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on St Johns Place at Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn came close to a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a minor abrasion to his hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were undamaged. The sedan was driven by a licensed New York woman; the motorcycle driver was also licensed. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The only injury was to the motorcycle driver. No victim actions or additional factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - A 31-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a BMW sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on Classon Ave in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining serious injury and complaint of pain.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling southeast on Classon Ave in Brooklyn struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a left turn at 21:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian without damaging the car. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield to the pedestrian, causing the injury. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18