Sep 8 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 51st St and hit a 12-year-old on a bike heading north at Old New Utrecht Rd. The boy was ejected and hurt. Police logged Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver.

A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV, westbound on 51st St, hit a 12-year-old bicyclist riding north at Old New Utrecht Rd in Brooklyn. The boy was injured and ejected from the bike. Impact was to the SUV’s center front. The child suffered arm injuries and a bruise and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, both were traveling straight through the intersection. The crash record lists Traffic Control Disregarded as a contributing factor; police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver. No other contributing factors appear in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Sep 5 - A driver hit a 3-year-old boy on 46th Street in Brooklyn. The child stayed conscious with a face abrasion. Police noted a center-front impact, unknown direction, and no vehicle damage. The report listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

According to the police report, a driver hit a 3-year-old boy at about 2:50 p.m. on 46th Street near 1775 in Brooklyn, causing a facial abrasion. Police recorded the point of impact as the center front of the vehicle and noted the child was conscious. On contributing factors, the report listed "Unspecified" and did not record a driver error. Police listed the vehicle's travel direction as unknown and recorded no vehicle damage. The report also logged the pedestrian action as "Emerging from in front of/behind parked vehicle."

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

• Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-03

Sep 2 - Police say a southbound sedan’s driver hit an 89-year-old woman crossing 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver.

An 89-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn at 10:26 p.m. She suffered a fractured upper arm and was conscious, per the report. According to the police report, the crash involved center-front impact with left-front bumper damage. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was licensed and reported going straight ahead. The location was recorded as midblock, not at an intersection. The case is listed under collision ID 4839261.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.

A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.

A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.

A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.

NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.

• Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.

The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.

Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.

• Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25

Jul 21 - The driver of a limo struck the left side of an SUV at 11 Avenue and 53 Street in Brooklyn. A 64-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were damaged. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, the driver of a limo struck the left side doors of an SUV at 11 Avenue and 53 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight—limo north, SUV west—when the limo’s center front end hit the SUV’s left side. A 64-year-old female left‑rear passenger in the limo suffered a head injury and was in shock; she was recorded as wearing a lap belt. Police listed no driver errors or other contributing factors in the report. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.

• Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - SUV turned left on 13th Ave. Driver failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 21-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing 13th Ave at 47th St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver made a left turn and hit the pedestrian as she crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a fractured leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver and a young male passenger were not reported injured. The report highlights driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.

According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.

• Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.

The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 3 - SUV door struck moped. Moped driver ejected, hit head, bled. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn street, sharp impact, quick chaos.

A station wagon SUV struck a moped on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The SUV's left side doors were hit, and the moped's front end took the brunt. The SUV was parked before the crash. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left one vulnerable road user hurt, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30