Dec 2 - A taxi making a left turn struck a sedan traveling south on Coney Island Avenue. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered bruises and contusions. Injuries included head and back pain. Vehicles damaged on rear and front quarter panels.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with a sedan going straight ahead on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel of the taxi and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan carried a 27-year-old male driver who sustained a head contusion and a 63-year-old male front passenger who suffered a back contusion. Both occupants were conscious and injured but not ejected. The taxi driver was also injured. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The vehicles showed damage to their rear and front quarter panels. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 29 - A 38-year-old woman on an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Brighton 11 Street. The impact hit her knee and lower leg. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield as causes. The rider suffered abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling south on Brighton 11 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the e-scooter on its right front bumper, impacting the scooter driver’s knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 28 - A westbound SUV struck two parked vehicles on Belt Parkway. The impact overturned one SUV and demolished a sedan. The driver of the moving SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. Damage was severe to the parked cars.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver traveling west on Belt Parkway in a 2014 Dodge SUV collided with two parked vehicles: a 2007 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The parked SUV overturned, and the sedan was demolished. The driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or helmet use. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of the moving SUV and left side doors damage. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - A sedan entering a parked position hit a westbound bicyclist on Brighton Beach Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the car’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was entering a parked position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor twice, indicating confusion on the bicyclist’s part. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - A car struck a man in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The driver was distracted. The impact broke the man’s back. He lay in the street, hurt. The crash happened on Corbin Place near Brighton 15 Street. Failure to yield and inattention led to pain and injury.

A 39-year-old man was crossing Corbin Place at Brighton 15 Street in Brooklyn when a northbound car hit him in the marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The car’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, breaking his back and leaving him in the street with severe pain. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The man was injured while crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk. No vehicle type or driver details were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and minor bleeding on Shore Parkway. The crash involved no vehicle damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected but was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The crash involved no damage to the bike. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles were involved, and the bicyclist was traveling straight ahead when the incident occurred. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or actions by the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A 13-year-old girl crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Coney Island Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - A man on a Harley rode west on Guider Avenue. He struck head-on. He flew from the bike. His helmet could not save him. Blood pooled on the street. The streetlight flickered. He died alone in the dark.

A 50-year-old man riding a Harley motorcycle westbound on Guider Avenue near Coney Island Avenue was killed in a head-on crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered fatal head injuries despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The man was the sole occupant and died at the scene, bleeding from the head under a flickering streetlight. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police report does not specify further details about the crash sequence or other parties involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Oct 5 - A 68-year-old woman was hit by a sedan turning left on East 11 Street at Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 11 Street made a left turn at Neptune Avenue and struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - A BMW turned left on Brighton Beach Avenue. A Harley rider went straight. Steel met flesh. The rider flew, his leg torn away. Blood pooled on the street. Helmet on, license missing. A man, 34, lost a limb to the crash.

A violent collision unfolded at Brighton Beach Avenue and Brighton 1 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a BMW sedan turned left as a Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveled straight. The impact sent the 34-year-old male rider flying, resulting in the amputation of his lower leg. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist wore a helmet but was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported for the BMW driver. The crash left blood on the street and a man permanently changed by steel and speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 10 - A 53-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV backed into her at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The impact caused serious injury.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford SUV backed into her at the intersection of Cass Place and Corbin Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The impact caused a head contusion classified as a serious injury. The driver was licensed and traveling north before backing into the pedestrian. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - A Ford pick-up lost control on slippery Shore Parkway. The truck hit an object. Four inside, including three girls, suffered neck injuries. All were conscious. Wet pavement played a role. The crash left pain and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 1999 Ford pick-up truck traveling east on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn lost control due to slippery pavement. The truck struck an object with its center front end. Four occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female driver and three female passengers, ages 8, 10, and 13. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Each suffered whiplash, mainly neck injuries. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash caused significant injury but no ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. A 64-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and shock. The impact hit the left front bumper and quarter panel. Unsafe lane changing caused the collision. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Neptune Avenue. The 64-year-old female driver of a 2014 Ford sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision involved the left front bumper and left front quarter panel of the Ford. The other vehicle, a Toyota sedan traveling west and passing, showed no damage. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A 38-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Brighton 4 Street. The sedan hit him with its left front quarter panel. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Brighton 4 Street struck a pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver was identified as male and was alone in the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time but no contributing factors were specified for him. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - Two women struck at Ocean Parkway and Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. Both pedestrians suffered serious injuries. One was semiconscious with head trauma. The other had abrasions on her arm. Police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, two female pedestrians, ages 44 and 57, were injured at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old suffered internal head injuries and was semiconscious. The 44-year-old sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Both were at the intersection when struck. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition are provided. No safety equipment or pedestrian actions are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - A speeding SUV hit three pedestrians at an intersection on Ocean Parkway. All victims, including two girls and a woman, suffered leg and arm injuries. The driver’s tinted windows and unsafe speed contributed to the crash. Victims were left in shock.

According to the police report, a 2007 Honda SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway struck three pedestrians at an intersection. The victims, a 31-year-old woman and two girls aged 12 and 10, sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, feet, and arms. All three were reported in shock with contusions and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unsafe speed and tinted windows as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding and obstructed driver visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - An e-bike making a left turn collided with an eastbound SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver and passenger were ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations. The SUV driver was distracted. Both e-bike riders were injured but conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike carrying two people was making a left turn on Neptune Avenue when it struck the right front bumper of an eastbound SUV. The e-bike driver and passenger were both ejected from the vehicle. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot, while the passenger sustained head injuries and similar fractures. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the e-bike driver. Neither occupant of the e-bike wore safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused significant injuries to the e-bike occupants, who remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a westbound vehicle making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Brighton Beach Avenue with the signal. The vehicle, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19