Feb 13 - 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

Jan 27 - An 85-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Brighton 1 Street. The SUV made a left turn, hitting him with its left front bumper. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Brighton 1 Street. The driver of a 2008 Honda SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or other safety equipment was noted. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling south at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - 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

Jan 24 - 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

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 13 - A private sanitation truck struck and killed Diego Andrade as he crossed Kings Highway at E. 14th Street. The driver turned left, hit Andrade, and stayed at the scene. No charges. Kings Highway is notorious for crashes. City has not acted. Residents fear for their lives.

On January 13, 2023, a fatal crash occurred on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Diego Andrade, a pedestrian, was killed by the driver of a 2016 Mack sanitation truck turning left at E. 14th Street. The driver remained at the scene and faced no charges. The incident happened along a stretch with a history of frequent crashes—41 reported in the previous year on just ten blocks, injuring 13 pedestrians and one cyclist. The Department of Transportation has not addressed the dangers of this corridor since at least 2009. Residents voiced fear and frustration, calling drivers 'crazy' and demanding city action. The area’s councilmember, Inna Vernikov, has a record of repeated speeding violations, adding to the climate of danger. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Another Pedestrian is Dead on Brooklyn’s Dangerous Kings Highway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-01-13

Dec 9 - The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program barely touches reckless drivers. Over 22,000 cars rack up tickets, but only 630 drivers take the safety course. Just 12 vehicles seized. Most repeat offenders keep driving. The law’s weak language leaves streets exposed.

Local Law 36 of 2020 created the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program, overseen by the Department of Transportation. The law, passed October 26, 2020, aimed to educate repeat traffic offenders. It requires a course for owners with 15 speeding or 5 red-light tickets, but only if DOT chooses. As of November 28, 2022, just 630 drivers completed the course, and only 12 vehicles were seized. The law’s summary promised to 'educate vehicle owners about the dangers resulting from vehicle operators exceeding posted speed limits and failing to comply with traffic signals, including the potential to cause injury or death.' Council Member Inna Vernikov was named as an example of a driver reaching the threshold. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called for more teeth, saying, 'new data shows a clear need for additional investments in the program to get dangerous vehicles off our streets.' The program’s weak enforcement leaves thousands of reckless drivers unpunished, endangering vulnerable road users.

• CYCLE OF RAGE: The DOT’s Reckless Driver Program Scratches the Very Outer Membrane of the Surface, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-09

Oct 31 - A 54-year-old woman crossing East 11 Street in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan backing unsafely. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The sedan was damaged at its center back end.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing East 11 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was damaged at its center back end. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision on Neptune Avenue. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck the e-bike head-on. The rider suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, left incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on Neptune Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the SUV's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding, leaving him incoherent. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors on both sides, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The SUV driver failed to yield while turning left, causing the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and complex interactions between turning vehicles and cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 29 - A 21-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Brighton 1 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Brighton 1 Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. She was getting on or off a vehicle when a 2020 sedan traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead but was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577233 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 25 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with neck whiplash on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn, striking the cyclist on the right side. Both drivers were distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Neptune Avenue was struck by a 2019 Jeep SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and the bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 26-year-old woman riding an e-scooter straight ahead on Neptune Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast made a left turn and collided with an e-scooter rider traveling east on Neptune Avenue. The 26-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The sedan impacted the e-scooter at the center back end with its left front bumper. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet. The crash resulted in shock and injury severity level 3 for the rider. No ejection occurred. The sedan had one occupant; the e-scooter had one female driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - A motorcycle and an SUV crashed head-on on Neptune Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered an elbow injury and shock. The SUV driver was a licensed female. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcycle driver wearing a helmet was injured when his motorcycle collided with a 2022 BMW SUV on Neptune Avenue. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, and the SUV was damaged on its right front bumper. The motorcycle driver suffered an elbow, lower arm, and hand injury and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including improper passing or lane usage and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other injuries or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A driver ran a red light in Coney Island, struck a 10-year-old boy crossing with his grandmother, then fled. The boy screamed in pain, his foot run over. The intersection is notorious for crashes. Streets near schools remain deadly, especially for children of color.

On September 15, 2022, a hit-and-run driver injured a 10-year-old boy at W. 20th Street and Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island. The boy, walking home from school with his grandmother, was struck as the driver sped through a red light and fled the scene. Witnesses described chaos and pain. Streetsblog reports, 'streets near schools are more dangerous on average than other city streets.' Council Member Inna Vernikov, whose district includes the area, was recently caught speeding in school zones 23 times. Data shows a 57% higher crash rate and 25% more injuries per mile near schools during peak hours. The danger is worse outside schools serving mostly students of color. The 60th Precinct, where the crash occurred, has seen 711 crashes this year, injuring 57 pedestrians and 26 cyclists. Systemic neglect and reckless driving keep children at risk.

• Hit-and-Run Driver Injures a Kid on His Way Home From School in Coney Island, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-15

Sep 15 - Council Member Inna Vernikov racked up 23 school-zone speeding tickets since 2020. She voted against expanding speed cameras. Her car also collected 31 other violations. Vernikov calls cameras a cash grab. Critics say her record endangers children and all road users.

Council Member Inna Vernikov’s car received 23 school-zone speeding tickets since mid-2020, including nine in 2022. She voted against the Council’s home rule message to expand New York’s speed camera program, which would allow 24/7 automated enforcement. Vernikov called speed cameras a scheme to 'take away more of our hard-earned money.' The bill, debated in September 2022, was opposed by Vernikov and others, despite rising traffic deaths. Her car also received 31 non-moving violations, including parking at fire hydrants and in bus lanes. Democratic challenger Amber Adler and StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure condemned Vernikov’s driving and her vote, saying she endangers constituents. Vernikov has advocated for armed guards and mental health reforms in schools, but opposes proven traffic safety measures. No safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.

• Trump-Loving Anti-Camera Pol Has 23 School-Zone Speeding Tickets!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-15

Aug 18 - A 14-year-old boy riding an e-bike westbound on Neptune Avenue suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The bike's roof was damaged. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Police list unspecified contributing factors. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a crash on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-bike, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, suffered damage to its roof. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The rider was not using any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3, with the rider complaining of abrasion injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - A 27-year-old man crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal was struck by a bike making a right turn. The impact caused upper arm and shoulder injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on Neptune Avenue made a right turn and struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bike's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. There is no mention of the pedestrian's fault or safety equipment. The driver’s distraction and failure to yield created the conditions for this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A 21-year-old male moped driver was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck the moped head-on. The moped rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a factor in the crash on Brighton 6 Street.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male moped driver was injured when an SUV making a left turn collided with his moped traveling straight ahead on Brighton 6 Street in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and female, while the moped driver’s license status is unknown. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - A sedan turning right struck a 16-year-old bicyclist going straight on Neptune Avenue. The rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted by glare. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Neptune Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The 16-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction, compounded by glare. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A sedan struck a motorcycle traveling south on Brighton 11 Street. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan driver was distracted, impacting the motorcycle's front end. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorcycle collided on Brighton 11 Street. The motorcycle driver, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The sedan driver was reportedly distracted, contributing to the crash. The sedan attempted to avoid an object in the roadway before the collision. Impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling south. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19