Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Crown Heights (South)?
Six Dead in Crown Heights—And Politicians Still Look Away
Crown Heights (South): Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
The Toll in Blood and Silence
In Crown Heights (South), the numbers do not lie. Six people are dead. Nine more are seriously injured. Since 2022, there have been over 1,500 crashes and more than 900 injuries. The dead include a child, an elder, and too many whose names are now only numbers in a file. NYC Open Data
The violence is relentless. SUVs and cars lead the body count—three deaths, 159 injuries. Trucks and buses add more. Bikes and mopeds leave their own scars. Pedestrians are struck at intersections, on crosswalks, on the open street. No one is spared.
The Faces Behind the Numbers
A 101-year-old woman was killed crossing with the signal. The driver was unlicensed. She died at the intersection, her right of way ignored. NYC Open Data
A child, just eight, was hit by an SUV. The record says “view obstructed.” The record does not say who waited at the hospital, or who did not come home.
A man, 53, was killed by a distracted driver. The crash report lists “inattention.” The street remembers nothing but the sound.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
State Senator Zellnor Myrie talks about safer streets. He rode a bike with a reporter and said, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible.”
But when it mattered, Myrie missed key committee votes on bills to curb repeat speeders and extend school speed zones. The bills passed without him. The danger remains.
Council Member Crystal Hudson, Assembly Member Brian Cunningham: No recent votes or public stands on record. The silence is heavy.
What Comes Next: No More Waiting
Every crash is preventable. Every death is a policy failure. The city has the power to lower speed limits, redesign streets, and force out repeat offenders. But power unused is as deadly as a speeding car.
Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand action. Tell them: No more deaths. No more silence. Fix the streets now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Crown Heights (South) sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Crown Heights (South)?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many people have been killed or seriously hurt in Crown Heights (South) since 2022?
▸ Who are the current local leaders for Crown Heights (South)?
Citations
▸ Citations
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- The Dave Colon Challenge: Zellnor Myrie Wants His Own Bike Now, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-16
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Two Men, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- Decision 2025: Mayoral Hopefuls Discuss Saving Us From Reckless Drivers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-07
- Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-06
- Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-02
Other Representatives
District 43
249 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 555, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 35
55 Hanson Place, Suite 778, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-260-9191
250 Broadway, Suite 1762, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7081
District 20
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Crown Heights (South) Crown Heights (South) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 71, District 35, AD 43, SD 20, Brooklyn CB9.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Crown Heights (South)
SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Man in Crosswalk▸A Chevy SUV rolled west on Eastern Parkway. Six inside. A 53-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk. The bumper struck. He fell. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent.
A 53-year-old man was killed while crossing Eastern Parkway when a westbound Chevy SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV rolled west. A man, 53, stepped into the crosswalk. The bumper hit. He fell. Six sat inside the car. None reached him. The street held his last breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the six occupants of the SUV. The impact occurred at the left front bumper. No other contributing factors were cited.
70-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Eastern Parkway▸A 70-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was incoherent at the scene. The driver was avoiding an object in the road.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Eastern Parkway near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was incoherent at the scene. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2003 Acura sedan, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The report notes the driver was avoiding an object in the roadway prior to the collision. No contributing factors were listed for the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.
SUV Slams Sedan on Eastern Parkway▸SUV plowed into sedan’s rear on Eastern Parkway. Sedan driver, age 40, took back injuries and whiplash. Police cite tailgating. Three rode in the sedan. The crash left the driver hurt but awake.
According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling east on Eastern Parkway rear-ended a 2008 sedan. The sedan’s 40-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end while both vehicles moved straight ahead. The report lists “Following Too Closely” as the contributing factor. Three people were in the sedan, four in the SUV. Both drivers held valid licenses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
2Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Rochester Avenue Intersection▸A sedan turning left struck a woman crossing at Rochester Avenue. She was knocked unconscious. Both she and the driver were injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a 2012 Chevrolet sedan traveling northeast on Rochester Avenue made a left turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was rendered unconscious and seriously injured. The 53-year-old female driver, the only occupant, suffered whiplash and shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. No vehicle damage was reported. Both the pedestrian and the driver were injured due to these driver errors.
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Utica Avenue▸A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the taxi following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Utica Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. The right rear passenger in the SUV, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, experiencing shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling behind the SUV when the collision occurred. The SUV had no occupants at the time and sustained no damage. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in traffic and the severe impact on vehicle occupants.
Motorbike Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Kingston▸A motorbike hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Kingston Avenue with the signal. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The woman remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Kingston Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorbike while it was going straight. The woman was conscious after the crash and sustained serious lower limb injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved.
S 5130Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Collision▸A 53-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. No other vehicles were involved or damaged.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on New York Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash involved only one bike, which was traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike. No other vehicles were damaged or involved. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was the sole injured party in this incident.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Union Street▸Two vehicles collided on Union Street. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was merging. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Both men wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2012 SUV making a right turn collided with a 2004 sedan merging on Union Street. The SUV driver, 62, and the sedan front passenger, 57, both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
-
NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A Chevy SUV rolled west on Eastern Parkway. Six inside. A 53-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk. The bumper struck. He fell. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent.
A 53-year-old man was killed while crossing Eastern Parkway when a westbound Chevy SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV rolled west. A man, 53, stepped into the crosswalk. The bumper hit. He fell. Six sat inside the car. None reached him. The street held his last breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the six occupants of the SUV. The impact occurred at the left front bumper. No other contributing factors were cited.
70-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Eastern Parkway▸A 70-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was incoherent at the scene. The driver was avoiding an object in the road.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Eastern Parkway near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was incoherent at the scene. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2003 Acura sedan, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The report notes the driver was avoiding an object in the roadway prior to the collision. No contributing factors were listed for the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.
SUV Slams Sedan on Eastern Parkway▸SUV plowed into sedan’s rear on Eastern Parkway. Sedan driver, age 40, took back injuries and whiplash. Police cite tailgating. Three rode in the sedan. The crash left the driver hurt but awake.
According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling east on Eastern Parkway rear-ended a 2008 sedan. The sedan’s 40-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end while both vehicles moved straight ahead. The report lists “Following Too Closely” as the contributing factor. Three people were in the sedan, four in the SUV. Both drivers held valid licenses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
2Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Rochester Avenue Intersection▸A sedan turning left struck a woman crossing at Rochester Avenue. She was knocked unconscious. Both she and the driver were injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a 2012 Chevrolet sedan traveling northeast on Rochester Avenue made a left turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was rendered unconscious and seriously injured. The 53-year-old female driver, the only occupant, suffered whiplash and shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. No vehicle damage was reported. Both the pedestrian and the driver were injured due to these driver errors.
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Utica Avenue▸A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the taxi following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Utica Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. The right rear passenger in the SUV, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, experiencing shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling behind the SUV when the collision occurred. The SUV had no occupants at the time and sustained no damage. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in traffic and the severe impact on vehicle occupants.
Motorbike Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Kingston▸A motorbike hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Kingston Avenue with the signal. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The woman remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Kingston Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorbike while it was going straight. The woman was conscious after the crash and sustained serious lower limb injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved.
S 5130Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Collision▸A 53-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. No other vehicles were involved or damaged.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on New York Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash involved only one bike, which was traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike. No other vehicles were damaged or involved. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was the sole injured party in this incident.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Union Street▸Two vehicles collided on Union Street. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was merging. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Both men wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2012 SUV making a right turn collided with a 2004 sedan merging on Union Street. The SUV driver, 62, and the sedan front passenger, 57, both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
-
NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A 70-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was incoherent at the scene. The driver was avoiding an object in the road.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Eastern Parkway near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was incoherent at the scene. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2003 Acura sedan, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The report notes the driver was avoiding an object in the roadway prior to the collision. No contributing factors were listed for the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.
SUV Slams Sedan on Eastern Parkway▸SUV plowed into sedan’s rear on Eastern Parkway. Sedan driver, age 40, took back injuries and whiplash. Police cite tailgating. Three rode in the sedan. The crash left the driver hurt but awake.
According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling east on Eastern Parkway rear-ended a 2008 sedan. The sedan’s 40-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end while both vehicles moved straight ahead. The report lists “Following Too Closely” as the contributing factor. Three people were in the sedan, four in the SUV. Both drivers held valid licenses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
2Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Rochester Avenue Intersection▸A sedan turning left struck a woman crossing at Rochester Avenue. She was knocked unconscious. Both she and the driver were injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a 2012 Chevrolet sedan traveling northeast on Rochester Avenue made a left turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was rendered unconscious and seriously injured. The 53-year-old female driver, the only occupant, suffered whiplash and shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. No vehicle damage was reported. Both the pedestrian and the driver were injured due to these driver errors.
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Utica Avenue▸A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the taxi following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Utica Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. The right rear passenger in the SUV, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, experiencing shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling behind the SUV when the collision occurred. The SUV had no occupants at the time and sustained no damage. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in traffic and the severe impact on vehicle occupants.
Motorbike Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Kingston▸A motorbike hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Kingston Avenue with the signal. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The woman remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Kingston Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorbike while it was going straight. The woman was conscious after the crash and sustained serious lower limb injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved.
S 5130Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Collision▸A 53-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. No other vehicles were involved or damaged.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on New York Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash involved only one bike, which was traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike. No other vehicles were damaged or involved. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was the sole injured party in this incident.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Union Street▸Two vehicles collided on Union Street. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was merging. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Both men wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2012 SUV making a right turn collided with a 2004 sedan merging on Union Street. The SUV driver, 62, and the sedan front passenger, 57, both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
SUV plowed into sedan’s rear on Eastern Parkway. Sedan driver, age 40, took back injuries and whiplash. Police cite tailgating. Three rode in the sedan. The crash left the driver hurt but awake.
According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling east on Eastern Parkway rear-ended a 2008 sedan. The sedan’s 40-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end while both vehicles moved straight ahead. The report lists “Following Too Closely” as the contributing factor. Three people were in the sedan, four in the SUV. Both drivers held valid licenses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
2Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Rochester Avenue Intersection▸A sedan turning left struck a woman crossing at Rochester Avenue. She was knocked unconscious. Both she and the driver were injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a 2012 Chevrolet sedan traveling northeast on Rochester Avenue made a left turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was rendered unconscious and seriously injured. The 53-year-old female driver, the only occupant, suffered whiplash and shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. No vehicle damage was reported. Both the pedestrian and the driver were injured due to these driver errors.
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Utica Avenue▸A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the taxi following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Utica Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. The right rear passenger in the SUV, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, experiencing shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling behind the SUV when the collision occurred. The SUV had no occupants at the time and sustained no damage. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in traffic and the severe impact on vehicle occupants.
Motorbike Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Kingston▸A motorbike hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Kingston Avenue with the signal. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The woman remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Kingston Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorbike while it was going straight. The woman was conscious after the crash and sustained serious lower limb injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved.
S 5130Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Collision▸A 53-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. No other vehicles were involved or damaged.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on New York Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash involved only one bike, which was traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike. No other vehicles were damaged or involved. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was the sole injured party in this incident.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Union Street▸Two vehicles collided on Union Street. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was merging. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Both men wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2012 SUV making a right turn collided with a 2004 sedan merging on Union Street. The SUV driver, 62, and the sedan front passenger, 57, both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
-
NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A sedan turning left struck a woman crossing at Rochester Avenue. She was knocked unconscious. Both she and the driver were injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a 2012 Chevrolet sedan traveling northeast on Rochester Avenue made a left turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was rendered unconscious and seriously injured. The 53-year-old female driver, the only occupant, suffered whiplash and shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. No vehicle damage was reported. Both the pedestrian and the driver were injured due to these driver errors.
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Utica Avenue▸A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the taxi following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Utica Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. The right rear passenger in the SUV, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, experiencing shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling behind the SUV when the collision occurred. The SUV had no occupants at the time and sustained no damage. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in traffic and the severe impact on vehicle occupants.
Motorbike Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Kingston▸A motorbike hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Kingston Avenue with the signal. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The woman remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Kingston Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorbike while it was going straight. The woman was conscious after the crash and sustained serious lower limb injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved.
S 5130Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Collision▸A 53-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. No other vehicles were involved or damaged.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on New York Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash involved only one bike, which was traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike. No other vehicles were damaged or involved. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was the sole injured party in this incident.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Union Street▸Two vehicles collided on Union Street. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was merging. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Both men wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2012 SUV making a right turn collided with a 2004 sedan merging on Union Street. The SUV driver, 62, and the sedan front passenger, 57, both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the taxi following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Utica Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. The right rear passenger in the SUV, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, experiencing shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling behind the SUV when the collision occurred. The SUV had no occupants at the time and sustained no damage. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in traffic and the severe impact on vehicle occupants.
Motorbike Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Kingston▸A motorbike hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Kingston Avenue with the signal. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The woman remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Kingston Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorbike while it was going straight. The woman was conscious after the crash and sustained serious lower limb injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved.
S 5130Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Collision▸A 53-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. No other vehicles were involved or damaged.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on New York Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash involved only one bike, which was traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike. No other vehicles were damaged or involved. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was the sole injured party in this incident.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Union Street▸Two vehicles collided on Union Street. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was merging. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Both men wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2012 SUV making a right turn collided with a 2004 sedan merging on Union Street. The SUV driver, 62, and the sedan front passenger, 57, both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
-
NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A motorbike hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Kingston Avenue with the signal. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The woman remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Kingston Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorbike while it was going straight. The woman was conscious after the crash and sustained serious lower limb injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved.
S 5130Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Collision▸A 53-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. No other vehicles were involved or damaged.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on New York Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash involved only one bike, which was traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike. No other vehicles were damaged or involved. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was the sole injured party in this incident.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Union Street▸Two vehicles collided on Union Street. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was merging. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Both men wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2012 SUV making a right turn collided with a 2004 sedan merging on Union Street. The SUV driver, 62, and the sedan front passenger, 57, both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
-
NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
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 2022-03-02
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Collision▸A 53-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. No other vehicles were involved or damaged.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on New York Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash involved only one bike, which was traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike. No other vehicles were damaged or involved. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was the sole injured party in this incident.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Union Street▸Two vehicles collided on Union Street. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was merging. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Both men wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2012 SUV making a right turn collided with a 2004 sedan merging on Union Street. The SUV driver, 62, and the sedan front passenger, 57, both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A 53-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. No other vehicles were involved or damaged.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on New York Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash involved only one bike, which was traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike. No other vehicles were damaged or involved. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was the sole injured party in this incident.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Union Street▸Two vehicles collided on Union Street. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was merging. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Both men wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2012 SUV making a right turn collided with a 2004 sedan merging on Union Street. The SUV driver, 62, and the sedan front passenger, 57, both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
Two vehicles collided on Union Street. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was merging. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Both men wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2012 SUV making a right turn collided with a 2004 sedan merging on Union Street. The SUV driver, 62, and the sedan front passenger, 57, both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Rogers▸Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
Two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue. The rear car slammed into the lead. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect against careless driving.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the lead vehicle's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash damaged both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Rogers▸A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A northbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Rogers Avenue. A 36-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Impact crushed the rear SUV’s back end.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the back of another SUV stopped in traffic on Rogers Avenue. The crash injured a 36-year-old female front passenger, who suffered back pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear SUV’s center back end was damaged. The front SUV, traveling straight, showed no damage. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were reported.
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
- NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-01-04