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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2023-02-13

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 2025-08-04

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04