Feb 10 - A 23-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue I with the signal when she was hit by a station wagon SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected from the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 30 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered abrasions to face, back, and legs. All were conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cause remains unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Ocean Parkway near Avenue O in Brooklyn. The crash involved three injured occupants: a 29-year-old male driver with facial abrasions, a 34-year-old male passenger with lower leg injuries, and a 51-year-old female driver with back abrasions. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and impacted at their center front ends. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The vehicles sustained front-end damage, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 11 - Two SUVs crashed at 17th Avenue and 59th Street. Metal buckled. Glass sliced. A young driver and his passenger bled in their seats. Both stayed conscious. The crash followed a driver ignoring traffic control. The street bore the scars.

Two SUVs collided at the corner of 17th Avenue and 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash. A 28-year-old man driving and his 29-year-old male passenger suffered severe lacerations but remained conscious, held by lap belts as glass cut their bodies. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the harm when drivers ignore signals and collide at speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 10 - A 44-year-old woman was injured when an e-scooter struck her as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on East 5 Street in Brooklyn. The rider was distracted by outside car activity. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-scooter on East 5 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors including 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-scooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.

A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 16 - Two sedans crashed on Ocean Parkway. The BMW turned left. The Nissan went straight. The BMW driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Impact tore metal. Both drivers licensed. Brooklyn street, sudden violence.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW making a left turn on Ocean Parkway collided with a 2014 Nissan traveling straight north. The BMW's right rear quarter panel and the Nissan's left front bumper were damaged. The 34-year-old male BMW driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the BMW driver. The crash involved impact to the BMW's right side doors and the Nissan's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A sedan and an SUV collided on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M. Three men inside were injured, all conscious with whiplash and whole-body pain. The crash damaged the sedan’s left front and the SUV’s right side. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan traveling north and a 2020 Mitsubishi SUV traveling west collided on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the SUV on its right side doors with its left front bumper. Three male occupants, including both drivers and a front passenger, suffered injuries described as whiplash affecting their entire bodies. All were conscious and restrained by seat belts and airbags where applicable. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No ejections occurred during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 28 - A 32-year-old male driver suffered a fractured face in a multi-vehicle crash on Ryder Avenue, Brooklyn. A moving SUV struck parked cars. The driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV collided with multiple parked vehicles on Ryder Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved an SUV striking the center back end of a sedan, the right rear quarter panel of another SUV, and the center back end of a pickup truck. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness but sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - Councilman Holden and Borough President Richards fought online over congestion pricing. Holden called it a tax on workers. Richards fired back, sparking accusations of racism and party betrayal. The dispute exposed deep rifts over street safety and car dominance.

On November 5, 2022, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards clashed publicly over the MTA's congestion pricing plan. The dispute, reported by nypost.com, began with Holden calling the plan 'another tax on hardworking New Yorkers' and demanding a referendum. Richards retweeted Holden, suggesting an 'actual Democrat' should replace him, and responded to a supporter with 'Yeah white supremacy.' The exchange escalated, drawing condemnation from other officials. The matter centered on the policy to charge motorists entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Holden joined a bipartisan press conference urging Governor Hochul to let voters decide. The spat revealed sharp divides over congestion pricing, with Holden opposing the plan and Richards defending it. No formal council bill or vote was involved, but the fight highlighted the political and racial tensions surrounding street safety and car use in New York City.

• Twitter spat between Queens Dems Donovan Richards and Robert Holden turns racial, nypost.com, Published 2022-11-05

Nov 4 - A 32-year-old woman was struck by a northbound sedan on East 10 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian crossed against the signal at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 10 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a northbound sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, but the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no blame is assigned. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - An 8-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while going to a stopped school bus on Avenue M in Brooklyn. The child suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was traveling east, hitting the pedestrian at the front center of the vehicle.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Avenue M in Brooklyn while going to or from a stopped school bus. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg injury. The vehicle involved was a 2014 Ford SUV traveling east, driven by a female driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not indicate any helmet or signaling factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - A sedan and an e-bike collided on Avenue M near Ocean Parkway. The e-bike passenger, a 42-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. She was unconscious at the scene. Both vehicles struck front to front, traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female passenger on an e-bike was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan on Avenue M in Brooklyn. The e-bike was traveling east, and the sedan north, both going straight ahead when they collided front to front. The passenger suffered a fractured and dislocated neck and was found unconscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-bike passenger was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused center front damage to the sedan and center back damage to the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - City Council passed a bill to map and expand greenways for cyclists and walkers. The plan targets neglected neighborhoods. It demands real infrastructure, not just paint. Advocates say it will open safe routes, cut danger, and connect the city.

On October 27, 2022, the City Council passed a bill requiring a comprehensive master plan for New York City's greenways. The legislation, championed by Council Member Carlina Rivera and supported by Transportation Committee Chair Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (District 31), mandates the city to study, map, and expand greenways—'highways for cyclists and pedestrians, separated from motor vehicle traffic.' The bill focuses on low-income and underserved neighborhoods, with a final plan due by December 2024 and updates every five years. Rivera said, 'All of us are here today because we believe in a future where New Yorkers of all backgrounds... can safely access active transportation.' Brooks-Powers called it 'a real opportunity... to make a profound impact.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt of Bike New York praised the move, urging the city to build 'real infrastructure for cycling.' The bill passed nearly unanimously, signaling strong council support for safer, more equitable streets.

• Comprehensive NYC Greenway plan for bike, pedestrian infrastructure passes City Council, amny.com, Published 2022-10-27

Sep 25 - A 39-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The SUV showed no damage. The crash happened on Avenue O.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a Ford SUV making a left turn on Avenue O. The bicyclist was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling northbound, failed to yield right-of-way and collided with him. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 23 - A pedestrian crossing Avenue J with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn onto Ocean Parkway. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand, causing contusions and bruises. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue J at Ocean Parkway with the signal. The vehicle, traveling west, was making a right turn when its right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver’s actions involved making a right turn, and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. No safety equipment or victim fault is noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - Council Member Kalman Yeger joined lawmakers to denounce congestion pricing. They called the toll a cash grab and a war on cars. The move threatens funding for subway upgrades. Riders face delays. Streets stay dangerous. The fight over transit funding rages on.

On September 12, 2022, Council Member Kalman Yeger (District 41) joined a group of lawmakers to oppose the MTA’s planned congestion pricing program. The event, covered by the New York Post, saw Yeger and others urge Governor Hochul to delay or cancel the toll. The matter’s summary reads: 'Zeldin hits congestion toll as cash grab as he cites MTA ‘waste’.' Yeger’s action was public opposition, alongside Rep. Lee Zeldin and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, who called the plan 'a war on cars.' The toll would fund $15 billion in transit upgrades, including new subway signals and trains. Without this money, the MTA’s capital plan faces a giant hole. No safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of transit investment risks more breakdowns and unsafe streets for vulnerable road users.

• Zeldin hits congestion toll as cash grab as he cites MTA ‘waste’, nypost.com, Published 2022-09-12

Sep 12 - Councilmember Borelli and others gathered at City Hall to denounce congestion pricing. They warned of higher tolls, more truck traffic, and rising costs. Lawmakers claimed the plan would hurt working families and outer boroughs. The MTA pressed on, undeterred.

On September 12, 2022, Councilmember Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined a bipartisan group at City Hall to oppose the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's congestion pricing plan. The rally, covered by Crain's New York, featured lawmakers including Robert Holden, Kalman Yeger, Nicole Malliotakis, and Ritchie Torres. The group argued the plan would 'disproportionately harm working- and middle-class New Yorkers, increase air pollution in outer boroughs, and raise costs for businesses and consumers.' Borelli called it 'bad policy for New York City.' The event did not advance a formal bill but marked a public stand against congestion pricing. The MTA and Governor Hochul support the plan to reduce traffic and fund transit. The Traffic Mobility Review Board continues to review feedback. No safety analyst assessment was provided for vulnerable road users.

• Bipartisan group of lawmakers stumps to oppose congestion pricing, crainsnewyork.com, Published 2022-09-12

Sep 11 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing 19 Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 19 Avenue in Brooklyn at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, but it showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563106 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A 2020 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Avenue J in Brooklyn. It collided head-on with another vehicle traveling north. Three occupants in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. All were wearing seat belts and remained inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2020 Toyota SUV was making a left turn on Avenue J in Brooklyn when it collided with another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. Three occupants in the SUV, including the 23-year-old male driver and two 21- and 23-year-old female passengers, were injured with back injuries and whiplash. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash caused shock and moderate injury severity to all three occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559752 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19