Aug 20 - A sedan making a left turn struck an 11-year-old boy riding a bike straight on Coney Island Avenue. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The child was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2002 Buick sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an 11-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight east. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The driver’s error in yielding caused the collision, resulting in moderate injuries to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - Two SUVs crashed on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered upper arm and elbow injuries. Both were conscious but injured, restrained by seat belts. Impact was front to left front bumper. Contributing factors unspecified in police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Ocean Parkway near Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both drivers, men aged 37 and 31, were injured but not ejected. One sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower arm pain. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and remained conscious, though one was in shock. The vehicles were traveling east and south respectively, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision involved the left front bumper of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651605 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - A 26-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Mc Donald Avenue. The scooter struck the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and whole-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling southbound on Mc Donald Avenue collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and occupied the vehicle alone. Both contributing factors for the e-scooter driver are unspecified. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-scooter sustained front-end damage. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver but does not list other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - Two sedans crashed on Avenue J in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle. No driver errors noted.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old female driver of a 2016 Nissan sedan was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the Nissan, which was traveling west and going straight ahead. The other vehicle, an Acura sedan, had no occupants at the time. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this crash. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A 57-year-old man crossing Avenue M was hit by an e-bike traveling west. The pedestrian was rendered unconscious with upper arm and shoulder injuries. The e-bike showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver error.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue M outside an intersection. He was struck by an e-bike traveling straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The e-bike sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when not at intersections and the potential risks posed by e-bikes in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - An 83-year-old woman was injured when a BMW SUV backed up in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck her knee and lower leg, causing bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling south. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV backed up in Brooklyn near 5801 18 Avenue and struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling south before the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. The SUV showed no damage after impact. The pedestrian’s actions or location were not specified. The report does not assign fault or blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A moped driver turned left on Bay Parkway, distracted. He lost control. The front crumpled. He flew from the seat, helmet on, bleeding from his arm. Shock set in. Blood pooled in the summer heat. Permit only. The street held him.

A 44-year-old man riding a TAIZH moped was injured while making a left turn on Bay Parkway near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inattentive. The moped's front end crumpled. The man, wearing a helmet and holding only a permit, was ejected from the vehicle. He suffered severe bleeding to his arm and lay in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the driver injured and bleeding on the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A 47-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a crash on Coney Island Avenue. The scooter struck a Jeep SUV changing lanes. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Multiple vehicles were involved, including a parked SUV.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured in a collision on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling southbound and struck the left front bumper of a northbound Jeep SUV that was changing lanes. The rider sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors noted. The crash also involved a parked SUV and a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front ends of the e-scooter and Jeep SUV, as well as the rear quarter panel of the parked SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - DOT will add a mid-block crossing and concrete islands to Parkside Avenue’s bike lane after a truck killed Kala Santiago. The fix removes parking for safety. Advocates demand more protected lanes. Council Member Yeger opposes, citing parking and enforcement.

On June 19, 2023, the Department of Transportation announced upgrades to the Parkside Avenue protected bike lane. The project, managed by Lauren Martin, adds a mid-block crossing and concrete pedestrian islands after cyclist Kala Santiago was killed by a truck at a dangerous crossing. The DOT had installed a two-way protected lane in 2021 but left a key crossing unsafe. The new fix will remove parking spots to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. DOT also proposed painted bike lanes in Flatbush, Midwood, and Kensington, but not protected lanes, despite high crash rates. Community Board 14 members and advocates urged quick action. Council Member Kalman Yeger opposed all bike lanes in his district, arguing for enforcement before installation. DOT plans to finish the Parkside Avenue upgrade this summer and the wider bike network by next year.

• DOT Adding Badly Needed Upgrade To Parkside Avenue Bike Lane But Delays Other Life-Saving Fixes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-19

Jun 17 - An 18-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion after colliding head-on with an SUV on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, without a helmet.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Mc Donald Avenue collided head-on with a westbound SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruise. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The collision occurred with both vehicles traveling straight ahead, impacting at their center front ends. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.

A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

May 21 - A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Avenue M. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The SUV showed no damage. Unsafe speed was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike after a collision with a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling west on Avenue M. The bicyclist was traveling southwest when the vehicles collided front to front. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center front end. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered moderate injuries. Impact hit the front and left quarter panels. Both drivers were licensed. Injuries included burns and abrasions.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2018 Porsche SUV traveling north, struck the center front end of the second vehicle, a 2016 Honda SUV, which was starting from parking and suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver of the Honda, a 21-year-old woman, and her 26-year-old front passenger were injured. The driver experienced shock and a moderate burn to her shoulder and upper arm, while the passenger sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 25 - A pick-up truck’s unsecured load struck John Greenfield as he biked Marion’s six-lane Route 13. No bike lanes. No safe space. Greenfield landed in a coma. The driver was cited. Streetsblog Chicago paused. The city’s streets failed a cyclist again.

"We are optimistic about his recovery and know he's going to be back working for fair transit and safe streets as soon as he can." -- David G. Greenfield

On April 21, 2023, Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield was hit by an unsecured culvert that fell from a pick-up truck while he biked at West DeYoung and North Russell streets in Marion, Illinois. The intersection sits on Illinois Route 13, a six-lane arterial with no bike lanes and incomplete sidewalks. Police cited the driver for carrying an unsecured load. Greenfield was hospitalized and placed in a medically induced coma. Streetsblog co-founder Steven Vance reported that Greenfield’s condition was improving, but the extent of his injuries remained unclear. Greenfield’s brother, David, thanked supporters and urged donations to Streetsblog Chicago. The crash highlights the deadly risk of unprotected roads and lax enforcement. Streetsblog Chicago’s coverage is paused until further notice.

• Streetsblog Chicago Editor John Greenfield Seriously Injured in Bike Crash, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-25

Apr 19 - A 36-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected after a collision with a 2021 SUV making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist traveling south was struck on the right side by a 2021 SUV making a left turn northbound on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV driver’s left turn maneuver was the pre-crash action. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a truck traveling north on Avenue I in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver in a sedan was injured when a truck traveling north on Avenue I rear-ended her vehicle. The sedan was stopped in traffic, and the truck struck the center back end of the sedan with its center front end. The driver suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - Sedan slammed front-first on Avenue J. Seventeen-year-old driver and sixteen-year-old passenger hurt. Driver inexperience and slick pavement fueled the crash. Metal, glass, and pain marked the scene.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old licensed driver turned left on Avenue J in a 2023 Tesla sedan. The car's center front end struck an object. The driver suffered whiplash. A 16-year-old rear passenger sustained facial abrasions. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inexperience and slippery pavement as contributing factors. No ejections occurred. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. The passenger's safety equipment is unknown. The crash highlights driver error—specifically inexperience—compounded by poor road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 19 - A 31-year-old male driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 58 Street. The driver suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. No passengers were involved.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was making a right turn when he collided with a parked SUV on 58 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was identified as inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the parked SUV. The driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 14 - A man crossing Avenue M with the signal was struck. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights driver error at an intersection.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue M at an intersection with the signal. The driver, traveling north and going straight ahead, failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The pedestrian sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved showed no damage and had one occupant. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19