Sep 15 - A 44-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a multi-SUV crash in Brooklyn. The impact involved front and rear bumpers. The driver was restrained and airbags deployed. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 20 Avenue involving three sport utility vehicles. All vehicles were parked before the crash, with impacts recorded on front and rear bumpers. The injured party was a 44-year-old male driver of a 2023 SUV, who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was protected by airbags and a lap belt harness. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, indicating driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks of driver mistakes even at low speeds in parked vehicle scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - A 29-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury in a single-vehicle crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained, complaining of whiplash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver traveling southbound on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn crashed his 2014 Chevrolet sedan. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The crash occurred at 12:31 a.m. The focus remains on the vehicle impact and resulting injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A KIA turned left on Avenue O. An e-bike passed on the right. Metal struck flesh. A 21-year-old man flew from the bike, helmetless, and hit the pavement. He stayed conscious, bleeding, his skin split open.

According to the police report, a KIA SUV was making a left turn on Avenue O near East 4th Street when it collided with an e-bike passing on the right. The impact threw a 21-year-old male passenger from the e-bike, leaving him with severe lacerations across his body. The report states the victim was ejected and remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash, both attributed to driver actions. The narrative notes the victim was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after driver errors. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and speed endangers vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - Two sedans collided on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Four men inside the vehicles suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The impact damaged the front bumpers. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue I in Brooklyn at 1:33 AM involving two sedans traveling north. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other proceeded straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Ford and the left front bumper of the Mercedes. Police identified unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Four male occupants, including both drivers and passengers, sustained injuries such as whiplash and back pain. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report notes no ejections or additional contributing factors. The collision caused damage primarily to the front bumpers of both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of excessive speed in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 1 - Two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front passenger suffered back injuries, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 15:37 on Avenue L in Brooklyn, two SUVs traveling straight ahead collided. One SUV, a 2014 Jeep registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and was struck on its right front quarter panel, damaging its right side doors. The other SUV, a 2016 model registered in New York, was traveling east and impacted with its left front bumper. The crash injured a 38-year-old female front passenger in the New Jersey-registered vehicle, who sustained back injuries and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A 37-year-old male driver suffered a fractured hip and leg in a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn. The collision involved several parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:27 in Brooklyn near 2157 59 Street. The injured party was a 37-year-old male driver who sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness during the collision. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, many of which were parked at the time. The point of impact on the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end, with significant damage described as demolished. The police report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A northbound SUV merging into traffic collided with a sedan on Ocean Parkway, injuring a rear-seat passenger. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. The passenger was restrained and conscious, highlighting the violent force of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, a northbound station wagon/SUV merging into traffic struck a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 28-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report notes the SUV driver was merging, indicating a failure to yield or improper merging as a critical factor. No contributing factors were listed for the passenger. The collision's force caused significant injury despite the passenger’s restraint, underscoring the dangers posed by merging maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - SUV struck a man crossing 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. Driver ignored traffic control. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Impact was forceful. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 18 Avenue at 60 Street in Brooklyn at 14:12. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, striking him. The man suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver error. No actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - E-scooter slammed into a parked Toyota SUV on Bay Parkway. Rider stayed conscious. Blood on his arm and hand. No driver present. Metal and flesh met. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old man riding an e-scooter east on Bay Parkway struck the left front bumper of a parked, unoccupied Toyota SUV at 17:45. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either the e-scooter or the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the constant threat faced by vulnerable road users in a city built for cars, even when no driver is present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - SUV hit a cyclist from behind on Avenue J. The rider took the blow, fell, and lost consciousness. Head wounds bled. No helmet. The SUV kept straight. Brooklyn street, late afternoon.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was struck from behind by a 2020 SUV while both traveled east on Avenue J in Brooklyn at 17:20. The cyclist suffered head injuries, lost consciousness, and had minor bleeding. The SUV, driven by a licensed Florida woman, hit the center back of the bike. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact and injury resulted from the SUV's rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - Two men collided head-on on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, distracted, struck the e-bike rider. Both were ejected and suffered serious injuries to limbs and chest. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention on shared paths.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling south and an e-bike traveling north, both going straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 54-year-old man, was cited for driver inattention/distraction. Both drivers were ejected from their vehicles and sustained injuries classified as severity 3. The e-bike rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruising to his chest. Neither driver was wearing safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report highlights driver inattention as a key contributing factor, emphasizing the systemic risks posed by distracted driving on micromobility routes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A box truck traveling south on Coney Island Avenue struck the rear of a southbound SUV. The impact injured the SUV’s front passenger, a 31-year-old woman, who suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles showed damage consistent with a rear-end collision.

According to the police report, at 14:04 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2015 HINO box truck traveling south struck the center back end of a 2018 Toyota SUV also traveling south. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the box truck and the center back end of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 31-year-old female front passenger who was injured with neck trauma and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes unspecified factors for the injured passenger. The collision pattern and damage indicate the box truck driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, resulting in a rear-end impact that injured the SUV passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - A 14-year-old e-bike rider struck a vehicle head-on on Roder Avenue. He suffered shoulder abrasions. The e-bike was damaged. Alcohol was involved. The other vehicle was undamaged.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male e-bike driver collided head-on with another vehicle on Roder Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 3:45 p.m. The teen, who was unlicensed, suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. The e-bike was damaged at the front. The other vehicle, traveling south, was undamaged. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A 20-year-old man suffered severe abdominal and pelvic injuries after a vehicle struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred late at night.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn around 11:05 PM. The 20-year-old male pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The vehicle involved struck the pedestrian with its center front end while traveling southbound. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s error. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into a northbound cyclist on Avenue M. The rider, 22, was thrown off, suffering full-body injuries. The car’s front end crumpled. The cyclist was hurt but stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 2014 Volkswagen sedan traveling west on Avenue M struck a northbound bicyclist at 13:50 in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries across his entire body. The sedan’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged. The driver was licensed and driving straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist seriously injured but conscious, underscoring the risks faced by people on bikes in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

May 24 - A 16-year-old teen riding on the outside of a pick-up truck was partially ejected and suffered facial injuries. The truck was making a right turn on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The teen wore a helmet but was riding against traffic.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male occupant was riding or hanging on the outside of a 2015 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling northeast on Ocean Parkway near Avenue N in Brooklyn. The truck was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the teen at the center front end of the vehicle. The teen was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to the face, with an injury severity rated at 3. The teen was wearing a helmet, classified as in-line skater/bicyclist type, and was riding along the highway against traffic. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver license issues or vehicle damage. The driver was licensed and male. The incident highlights the dangers of riding outside vehicles and the risks posed by driver maneuvers such as turning with occupants improperly positioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - An e-bike traveling east collided with a parked sedan’s left side doors in Brooklyn. The sedan’s lone driver was stationary. A 41-year-old female e-bike passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions, conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 in Brooklyn near Avenue N. A 2023 Kia sedan was parked when it was struck on its left side doors by an eastbound e-bike. The sedan had one occupant, a licensed male driver, who was stationary before impact. The e-bike carried two occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured passenger but does not specify driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left side doors, while the e-bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19