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A 31-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Belt Parkway. The bike was demolished. He stayed conscious but suffered severe leg fractures and dislocations. No other vehicles or people were involved.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcyclist crashed while traveling west on Belt Parkway at 12:23. He was the only person involved. The motorcycle was demolished at the center front end. The rider, who wore a helmet, suffered fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles were involved. The crash shows the violent force of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions and the severe injuries that can result.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, resulting in serious hip and upper leg injuries to the cyclist. The sedan struck the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 86 Street near 7 Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:30 PM involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain focus. The sedan, traveling south, struck the bike’s left front bumper while the bicyclist was traveling northeast. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Motorcycle struck parked SUV on 4 Avenue. Rider, helmeted, suffered arm abrasions. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. SUV was stationary. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn collided with the right side doors of a parked SUV facing north. The crash happened at 15:42. The 34-year-old motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," meaning the rider responded to another vehicle not involved in the crash. The SUV was stationary. No other driver errors or victim actions were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on Ovington Avenue. The sedan’s female driver and a female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by the truck driver following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 on Ovington Avenue when a 2019 box truck traveling west rear-ended a 1994 sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver and a 37-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries and whiplash, both conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor for the box truck driver. Both injured occupants were inside the sedan, with no mention of victim behavior contributing to the crash. The truck driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the rear of the truck and front of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 24-year-old motorcyclist struck a dump truck’s rear on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Ejected, helmeted, crushed, he died on the asphalt. The truck rolled on. The crash left head trauma and silence under the sun.

A fatal collision unfolded on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when a 24-year-old motorcyclist, traveling east, crashed into the back of a dump truck, according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist was 'ejected' and suffered 'head trauma' and 'crush injuries.' He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The dump truck sustained damage to its center back end, while the motorcycle was damaged at the center front. According to the police report, the motorcyclist died at the scene. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed for the dump truck. The report details a violent, high-speed impact and its deadly aftermath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal stands firm. He says New York needs congestion pricing. The governor paused the $15 toll. Lawmakers debate lower fees and exemptions. The MTA’s future hangs in the balance. Vulnerable road users wait for action. Streets stay dangerous.

On August 22, 2024, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47) joined the debate over New York’s congestion pricing plan. The original $15 toll was paused by Governor Hochul in June. Now, officials consider a lower toll or alternatives to fund the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, 'we need congestion pricing.' The matter, titled 'MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme,' highlights the urgency of MTA financing. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick noted Hochul’s commitment to a replacement plan. The bill’s status remains in flux, with no committee or vote recorded. The safety impact for vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—was not assessed. The city’s most at-risk remain exposed as leaders argue over dollars and cars.

• MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-22

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a collision with a sedan on 84 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 84 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a 17-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was riding westbound and the sedan northbound, both traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was injured but not ejected. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist but highlights the driver’s failure to obey traffic controls and maintain attention as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans slammed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe speed drove the impact. A 26-year-old driver took head injuries. Airbags burst. Metal twisted. The night split open with force.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on late at night on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 26-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed in New York. The point of impact was the center front ends of both sedans, showing a direct, violent collision. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used, but the force still caused significant injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk of speeding on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Seven Staten Island leaders want Norman Brown off the MTA board. Brown questioned new railcars for the borough after lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. Officials call his stance bureaucratic ignorance. The fight spotlights power struggles over transit and rider needs.

On August 3, 2024, seven Staten Island officials, including Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (District 51), called for the removal of MTA board member Norman Brown. Their letter to Governor Hochul followed Brown’s June comments suggesting Staten Island lose its promised 75 new R211S railcars because local lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. The letter, signed by Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Tannousis, Michael Reilly, Borough President Vito Fossella, State Senator Andrew Lanza, Councilman David Carr, and Borelli, called Brown’s remarks 'a masterclass in bureaucratic ignorance.' Brown said he would welcome removal. The new railcars would replace aging trains from the 1970s. The matter exposes deep rifts over transit funding and priorities, with Staten Island riders caught in the crossfire.

• Staten Island pols urge Hochul to yank MTA board member who recommended stripping borough of new railcars, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-03

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound motorcycle on 5 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged in the impact. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2012 Mazda sedan was making a left turn on 5 Avenue when it collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The motorcycle’s front center end was damaged, while the sedan’s left side doors bore the impact marks on the left front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct attribution of fault or driver error such as failure to yield. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 20-year-old motorbike driver crashed on Belt Parkway. The impact crushed the bike’s front. He stayed conscious, helmet on, but his knee and lower leg broke. Police list no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorbike driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 7:00 AM. The 2024 KAWK-MCL motorbike was heading west, going straight, when it struck an object or vehicle at the center front. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors like failure to yield or speeding. The crash left the rider hurt and the bike’s front end damaged. No other road users were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle traveling north on Ridge Boulevard collided with a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight north when his motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan driver. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Atlantic Avenue gets a lifeline. New mid-block crossings, concrete islands, and curb extensions aim to slow cars and protect people. Local leaders call it overdue. For years, crashes haunted this corridor. Now, the city moves to put people before traffic.

On July 26, 2024, Council Member Lincoln Restler announced major street safety upgrades for Atlantic Avenue in District 33. The project, led by NYC DOT, brings mid-block crossings, concrete pedestrian islands, curb enhancements, and split-phase signals to one of Brooklyn’s deadliest corridors. The matter, titled 'Atlantic Avenue upgrade: Locals celebrate major safety fixes coming to dangerous corridor,' highlights years of advocacy after repeated crashes. Restler, who has long pushed for these changes, praised the progress: 'Atlantic Avenue has been extremely dangerous my whole life. I'm excited by the progress we're making in partnership with DOT to expand mid-block crossings and other smart interventions to slow down cars and advance safety in our community.' The announcement follows a deadly crash last spring and is part of the city’s Vision Zero push. Local officials and advocates say these changes mark a crucial step in ending the street’s legacy of danger and death.

• Atlantic Avenue upgrade: Locals celebrate major safety fixes coming to dangerous corridor, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-07-26

Two SUVs collided on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. A female driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles showed front bumper damage. The crash involved a left-turning vehicle striking a straight-moving SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:13 on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old female driver of a 2016 Honda SUV traveling north was struck on the right front bumper by a 2012 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The Toyota's left front bumper sustained damage. The female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the Toyota SUV's left turn as the critical pre-crash action. Both vehicles were occupied by two people each, and both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision's impact and resulting injuries underscore the dangers posed by turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741529 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered head injuries and shock. The impact tore bumpers. Distraction steered the crash. System failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The BMW struck the Kia, damaging the center front and left rear bumpers. A 28-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and shock. He wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists distraction as the primary cause. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council Speaker Adams wavers on using new power to lower speed limits. She calls for district input. Advocates warn: patchwork rules endanger lives. Uniform 20 mph limit saves people. Council delays action as streets stay deadly.

On July 19, 2024, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the Council’s authority under Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower its speed limit. The matter, discussed in Streetsblog, quotes Adams: “Each Council member is going to have to weigh in on how they feel it should be enacted or should not be enacted in their district.” Adams hesitated to commit to a citywide 20 mph limit, instead suggesting community-by-community decisions. Eric McClure of StreetsPAC called this approach “chaotic and dangerous,” pushing for a uniform 20 mph limit to save lives. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives urged a comprehensive, data-driven plan. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal pressed the Council to use its new powers. The Department of Transportation clarified its limited authority. The Council’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.

• Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-19

A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04