Aug 26 - A 48-year-old woman was struck by a sedan backing north on Avenue I in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her outside an intersection, causing bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver backed unsafely, leading to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Lexus sedan backed unsafely on Avenue I in Brooklyn. The vehicle, traveling north, struck her outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and unoccupied at the time. No other factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - A northbound SUV with defective brakes slammed into stopped traffic on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 68-year-old female passenger, causing head trauma and whiplash. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the chain collision.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway had defective brakes and failed to stop in time, striking several vehicles stopped in traffic. The crash injured a 68-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor. The SUV's front center end collided with the rear center ends of multiple vehicles ahead. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the involved vehicles and resulted in serious injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - A bicyclist riding north was struck by an SUV making a U-turn in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Chrysler SUV making a U-turn in Brooklyn collided with a northbound bicyclist at Bay Parkway. The 18-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV's right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and wore a helmet only for motorcycles, which was not noted as a factor. The driver of the SUV was licensed and the bicyclist held a permit license. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The driver showed signs of inattention. The bike had front-end damage; the sedan showed none.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Parkway attempted a left turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan had no damage, while the bike sustained front-end damage. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver error in failing to maintain attention during a left turn, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - An unlicensed SUV driver struck an e-bike rider on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after being struck by a 2013 SUV traveling east on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, also unlicensed, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV suffered damage to its right side doors, while the e-bike showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes both drivers were unlicensed. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider was hit head-on by an unlicensed SUV on Bay Parkway. He was thrown from his bike, left unconscious and bleeding from the head. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left the street stained and silent.

A violent crash unfolded on Bay Parkway. According to the police report, a 21-year-old e-bike rider, unlicensed and unhelmeted, was struck head-on by an unlicensed SUV. The rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV carried two occupants, both unlicensed. The report states, 'Traffic control disregarded.' This failure to obey traffic signals or signs was listed as the primary contributing factor for all involved. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the systemic disregard for traffic control. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - Two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue. One driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police list illness as a factor. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn collided. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The driver of the struck car, a 59-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was found unconscious. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - A 29-year-old woman was hit while crossing Avenue H at a marked crosswalk. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. No visible complaint was reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue H and East 10 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when an SUV making a left turn struck her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - A bicyclist was struck on Bay Parkway. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The rider suffered a head abrasion. The crash happened at night. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on Bay Parkway. The bicyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling south. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A motorcycle traveling north on Ocean Parkway collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The SUV’s right side was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was demolished at the front center, and the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The crash involved three vehicles, including a sedan traveling north, but no injuries were reported for other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A 38-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a sedan on East 9 Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed by the e-scooter driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 9 Street near Avenue J in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the e-scooter driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling south, while the e-scooter was traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - E-bike struck object on 21 Avenue. Driver and teen passenger injured. Both suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. Metal and flesh met hard pavement.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn crashed into an object. The 28-year-old male driver and 16-year-old male passenger were both injured, suffering abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. Police list driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both victims were conscious and not ejected from the e-bike. No safety equipment was used. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The lead vehicle was slowing when the second SUV struck its rear. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were male and licensed. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The first SUV was slowing or stopping when the second SUV, traveling west, struck its center back end with its center front end. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 27-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles westbound. The crash caused damage to the front of the striking SUV and the rear of the lead SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A sedan struck a parked garbage truck on Mc Donald Avenue. The right rear passenger suffered a facial abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely. The truck was stationary. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a parked garbage truck at Avenue O. The right rear passenger in the sedan, a 49-year-old man, was injured with a facial abrasion. The police report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely." The garbage truck was stationary and undamaged. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or injuries were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A southbound Nissan hit a parked Chevrolet on Ocean Parkway. Two women, ages 67 and 90, suffered head wounds. Both stayed conscious. Metal crumpled. No driver errors listed. The street bore the brunt.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south struck a parked 2020 Chevrolet sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The Nissan’s right front bumper hit the Chevrolet’s left rear quarter panel. Two female passengers, aged 67 and 90, suffered head injuries—one with a contusion, the other with abrasions. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of safety equipment as a factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged and two passengers hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - A 72-year-old man driving a sedan struck two parked sedans on Avenue I in Brooklyn. The driver was injured and unconscious. The crash damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the rear and front panels of the parked cars.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male driver suffered an illness while driving eastbound on Avenue I in Brooklyn. His sedan collided with two parked sedans, damaging the right front bumper of his vehicle and the left rear and front panels of the parked cars. The driver was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected. The report lists 'Illness' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - A 46-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Ocean Parkway. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact injured his back and left him semiconscious. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when a 2020 Mazda SUV making a left turn struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was semiconscious at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

May 26 - City Council voted to extend and expand speed cameras. The bill lets cameras run all day, every day. Forty-three said yes, seven said no. David Carr voted no. The measure now heads to Albany. Streets may see more eyes, more tickets.

On May 26, 2022, the City Council approved a home rule request to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program, allowing cameras to operate 24/7 for three more years. The vote was 43 in favor, seven against. The matter summary: 'giving the state Legislature the go-ahead to pass a three-year extension and expansion of New York City's speed camera program that allows them to operate 24/7.' Council Member David Carr (District 50) voted no. Other Republicans and two Democrats also opposed. Ydanis Rodriguez, City Transportation Commissioner, said, 'Cameras will be 24/7 the whole year.' The bill now moves to the state legislature, which must act before June 2. No formal safety analyst note was provided for this action.

• NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras, nypost.com, Published 2022-05-26

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23