Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.

A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.

A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 6 - Court Street bleeds from double parking and swerving cars. Cyclists and walkers dodge danger daily. DOT will cut a lane, add a protected bike path, and shrink space for reckless driving. Fewer lanes, fewer crashes. Safety, not speed, takes the street.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-06-06) reports the Department of Transportation will install a protected bike lane on Brooklyn’s Court Street, a corridor plagued by double parking and sideswipe crashes. DOT’s Chris Brunson said, “The narrower street width for vehicles will de-incentivize double parking on the corridor.” The redesign removes a travel lane, adds a protected bike lane, and aims to curb driver behavior that leads to crashes. Between 2022 and 2024, 165 crashes on this mile-long stretch caused one death and injured 15 cyclists and 23 pedestrians. Most pedestrian injuries happened while crossing with the light, showing drivers failed to yield. The plan targets excess road capacity and prioritizes vulnerable users on a Vision Zero Priority Corridor.

• DOT Plans Protected Bike Lane Court Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-06

Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.

An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.

NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26

May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.

Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."

• Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16

May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.

• Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

May 14 - A moped and SUV collided on 60th Street. Unsafe speed sent metal into flesh. The moped driver, 47, took a blow to the neck. He stayed conscious. The street stayed hard.

A moped and an SUV crashed at 60th Street and 11th Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, age 47, suffered a neck injury and a bruise but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The moped was making a left turn when it struck the SUV, which was heading straight. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 14 - An SUV hit a woman crossing midblock in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the vehicle’s front end damaged.

A 66-year-old woman was struck by a Nissan SUV while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the pedestrian, causing injury. The driver, a 69-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead at the time. No other injuries were reported. The report lists driver inattention as the sole cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 14 - A sedan turned right on 50th Street and hit a 61-year-old cyclist. The woman suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. The car showed no damage.

A sedan making a right turn on 50th Street at 11th Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman riding a bike straight ahead. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist was injured but not ejected. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 8 - A bus slammed into two parked SUVs on 52nd Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians hurt. Police list causes as unspecified.

A bus traveling south struck two parked SUVs at 1610 52nd Street in Brooklyn. One driver, age 65, was injured with back abrasions. Another driver, age 59, was involved but not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were registered in New York and the bus hit the right front bumper, damaging the SUVs' left side doors and front bumper. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 8 - A 22-year-old cyclist crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 58th Street. He suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. The street stayed quiet, but the cyclist did not.

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a right turn on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 58th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist struck the left side doors and left front quarter panel of his bike, resulting in a shoulder contusion. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were reported involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.

• Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.

amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.

• Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase, amny, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 29 - A distracted SUV driver struck a 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal at 11th Ave and 61st St. She suffered a shoulder injury. The driver failed to pay attention. The street failed to protect her.

A 16-year-old girl was hit by a southbound SUV while crossing 11th Ave at 61st St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, distracted and inattentive, made a left turn and struck her. She suffered a shoulder injury and a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No driver injuries were reported. The driver wore a seatbelt. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving at intersections, especially to pedestrians with the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 28 - A garbage truck and sedan crashed head-on in Brooklyn. One driver suffered shoulder injuries. Passengers escaped serious harm. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

A garbage truck and a sedan collided at 1043 60th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved both vehicles traveling straight, with the truck heading south and the sedan north. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported pain and unconsciousness, with shoulder and upper arm trauma. Other occupants, including passengers and the second driver, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.

• Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-25

Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the signal. An unlicensed driver turned left and struck her. She died days later. The driver was arrested at the scene. Another deadly crash by an unlicensed driver happened nearby just a week before.

The Brooklyn Paper (April 24, 2025) reports that Taibel Brod, age 101, was hit by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street with the walk signal. Police say the driver, Menachem Shagalow, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to exercise due care, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Brod died from her injuries at Maimonides Medical Center on April 20. The article notes, 'Menachem was arrested at 8:37 p.m. on April 8 shortly after the incident.' This crash follows another fatal collision involving a suspended driver in Brooklyn the previous week. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers from unlicensed drivers and raise questions about enforcement and systemic safety failures.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-24