No One Dead—Yet: Gravesend’s Streets Are Waiting for Blood

Dec 13 - A 29-year-old unlicensed moped driver was partially ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The moped struck the SUV’s left front bumper, causing knee and lower leg injuries. No safety gear was worn.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Coney Island Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northeast. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. No specific contributing factors were listed, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical detail. The SUV had two occupants, and the moped had one. The crash caused significant damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 11 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2016 Audi SUV on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The bike and SUV both traveled west. The bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Both drivers were making turns at impact.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when his bike collided with a 2016 Audi SUV on Ocean Parkway near Avenue X in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was traveling west and making a left turn, while the SUV, also traveling west, was making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or helmet use. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 21 - A 50-year-old woman bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn. An SUV making a left turn struck her as she rode north. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver distraction as a key factor. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on 86 Street near Avenue V was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 20 - A 62-year-old woman was struck while crossing Ocean Parkway against the signal. The SUV was making a left turn northbound. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations are specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 16 - A 37-year-old man was injured while pushing a car on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The bus driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered whole-body injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Avenue X struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian who was pushing a car off the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed or glancing. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in pushing the vehicle when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 8 - SUV turned right on Stillwell Avenue. Driver distracted, unlicensed. Struck northbound cyclist. Man, 40, injured in arm. Cyclist stayed conscious. City streets, danger sharp as glass.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda SUV driven by an unlicensed woman turned right on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a 40-year-old man riding his bike northbound. The cyclist was hit by the SUV's right front bumper and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted, unlicensed drivers making turns on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 21 - Two sedans crashed at Cropsey Avenue. The female driver of the Kia suffered a shoulder injury and shock. The male driver held a permit and disregarded traffic control. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The crash left one injured and shaken.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue. The Kia driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured in the shoulder and experienced shock. The other driver, a male with a learner's permit, was traveling south and disregarded traffic control. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles struck each other with their front bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian was involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic signals and lack of experience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 13 - SUV hit e-bike on Stillwell Avenue. Two teen girls thrown from bike. One unconscious, both badly injured. No driver errors listed. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, night.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV was entering a parked position on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike carried three teens. Two female passengers, ages 15 and 17, were partially ejected. The 15-year-old suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body and was found unconscious. The 17-year-old had abrasions to her lower leg and was conscious. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Neither injured passenger wore safety equipment. The crash left two young riders seriously hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 12 - A 71-year-old man on a bicycle was struck by a southbound sedan on Ocean Parkway near Avenue X. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 Tesla sedan traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided with him. The bicyclist, traveling west, sustained a hip and upper leg contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and disregard for traffic control. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey. The crash highlights failures in driver attention and compliance with traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 12 - Mayor Adams promised 40 miles of new greenways for cyclists. No dates. No cost. No routes. The city got federal money to plan. Advocates want more. Drivers complain. The mayor says community input comes first. Details remain missing. Streets stay dangerous.

On October 12, 2023, Mayor Adams announced a pledge to build 40 miles of new cyclist-friendly greenways in New York City. The announcement followed a $7.25-million federal grant for planning. The mayor said, "You can't force feed this on community residents. It's about conversation, it's about engagement." Assembly Member Michael Novakhov voiced concerns for drivers, saying, "I have some concerns about the drivers of the regular cars." Hunter Armstrong of the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative called for more investment and better maintenance. The mayor did not specify funding, locations, or a timeline. The routes will be chosen through community engagement. Advocates welcomed the promise but criticized the lack of detail and ambition. City Hall did not answer questions on cost or schedule. Vulnerable road users wait for action, not words.

• Mayor Pledges 40 Miles of New Greenways, But Offers No Timetable, Pricetag, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-12

Sep 27 - Assembly bill A 8079 would force scooter riders to get licensed, insured, and schooled. No license, no sale. Lawmakers push paperwork, not street fixes. Vulnerable users still face the same steel threat.

Assembly Bill A 8079, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Filed September 27, 2023, it aims to require a safety manual, licensing, and insurance for electric scooter operators in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual; provides for the issuance of a license...; requires liability insurance for electric scooters in cities having a population of one million or more.' Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. leads, with Rebecca Seawright, Michael Benedetto, Deborah Glick, Jeffrion Aubry, David McDonough, and Michael Novakhov co-sponsoring. The bill targets paperwork and compliance. It does not address the core dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists on city streets.

• File A 8079, Open States, Published 2023-09-27

Sep 9 - Sedan turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Impact threw the 34-year-old man from his bike. He hit the ground, scraped his arm, stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Only the cyclist was hurt.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling south on Shore Parkway made a right turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist who was riding straight. The 34-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 4 - A taxi made a right turn and struck an e-bike traveling straight on Shore Parkway. Two men on the e-bike were injured. The taxi’s front center hit the bike’s right side doors. Both riders suffered internal injuries without protective gear.

According to the police report, a 2020 Toyota taxi was making a right turn on Shore Parkway when it collided with an e-bike traveling westbound. The taxi’s front center end struck the right side doors of the e-bike. The e-bike carried two male riders, ages 24 and 55, both injured. The younger rider, the driver, suffered injuries to his entire body. The passenger sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the taxi driver, and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" for the e-bike rider. Neither rider wore safety equipment. The crash caused internal injuries but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 26 - A 59-year-old man was struck on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Two SUVs collided, one hitting the other’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and was semiconscious. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Ocean Parkway near Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2006 Infiniti SUV traveling east and a 2022 Lexus SUV traveling south. The collision caused injuries to a 59-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway but was struck and sustained a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The pedestrian was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicles sustained damage to their left front and rear quarter panels. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 25 - A 22-year-old male moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after colliding head-on with a car on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on 86 Street collided head-on with a car. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The car involved had front-end impact but no occupants. This crash highlights the vulnerability of moped riders in collisions with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 5 - A 51-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her from behind on Coney Island Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver passed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured when a 2024 SUV traveling west on Coney Island Avenue collided with her from behind. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the e-scooter was passing at the time of impact. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to maintain safe passing distance. The collision caused center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 30 - A 53-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The sedan hit her with its front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was alone, traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue Z near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a single sedan traveling eastbound, driven by a female driver. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The pedestrian was in shock but not ejected from the scene. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 15 - An e-bike rider struck the left front bumper of a southbound SUV on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The 58-year-old cyclist suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west on Avenue Y collided with the left front bumper of a southbound 2020 Nissan SUV. The rider sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The e-bike showed no damage, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted as relevant in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 8 - 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 2023-06-08

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