Nov 21 - A sedan turning left on Coney Island Avenue struck two pedestrians at an intersection in Brooklyn. Both victims, a 21-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered chest and abdominal injuries. The driver’s improper turn caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Coney Island Avenue near Brighton 10 Terrace in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians standing at the intersection. Both victims, a 21-year-old female and a 20-year-old male, were injured with chest and abdominal trauma respectively, and were in shock. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrians were hit directly by the front of the sedan. There were no other contributing factors listed for the pedestrians, and no safety equipment or victim errors were noted. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn created a dangerous situation resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - An SUV making a left turn struck an e-scooter traveling north on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. A 38-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2020 BMW SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck the e-scooter on its right side doors. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No victim error or helmet use was noted as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - SUV failed to yield. Struck a 29-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered bruises over her body. The crash happened at a Brooklyn intersection. Driver error listed. Victim conscious, injured.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman was crossing a marked crosswalk on Brightwater Ct in Brooklyn when a 2006 Honda SUV making a left turn struck her at 10:40 AM. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which showed no damage. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The report highlights the driver's failure to yield as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774040 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - Jessica Scarcella-Spanton led Staten Island and Brooklyn politicians in a rally against congestion pricing. They gathered at the Verrazano Bridge, denouncing the plan as a burden on working-class commuters. The coalition promised fierce resistance, demanding the governor keep the program paused.

On November 14, 2024, State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (District 23) led a bipartisan rally against the revival of congestion pricing. The event, held at the Verrazano Bridge, included U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Council Member Joe Borelli, and others. The group opposed Governor Hochul's plan to re-implement congestion pricing, which would charge vehicles entering lower Manhattan. The rally's matter title: 'Staten Island, Brooklyn pols rally against congestion pricing as Hochul considers reviving program.' Scarcella-Spanton pledged to 'fight tooth and nail until congestion pricing is dead.' Brooklyn Assembly Member Jaime Williams and others condemned the plan as unfair to transit deserts and working-class communities. No safety analyst assessment was provided regarding the impact on vulnerable road users.

• Staten Island, Brooklyn pols rally against congestion pricing as Hochul considers reviving program, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-11-14

Nov 10 - An SUV turning right struck an eastbound e-scooter on Brighton Beach Ave. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. A 36-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east was struck by a 2023 Nissan SUV making a right turn in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. No damage was noted on either vehicle, and the e-scooter driver was not ejected. The SUV driver held a valid NY license, while the e-scooter driver had a permit. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 6 - A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Neptune Avenue. The pedestrian was semiconscious with a concussion, struck at an intersection despite crossing against the signal.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Neptune Avenue and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:10 AM. The driver of a 2022 Acura SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was found semiconscious with a concussion and head injury. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - A 61-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries when a sedan backed unsafely on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn at 5 p.m. The driver of a 2008 Toyota sedan was backing southbound when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' She sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low-speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers of inattentive backing maneuvers in busy pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - A motorcycle and sedan collided on Belt Parkway, injuring a 57-year-old male passenger. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Impact struck the motorcycle’s center back end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, leaving the passenger with head abrasions.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway at 10:35 involving a 2016 Kawasaki motorcycle and a 2014 Mercedes sedan. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, with the motorcycle going straight ahead and the sedan also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle carried two occupants, including a 57-year-old male passenger who sustained head abrasions and was injured but conscious. The sedan driver was male, unlicensed, and from New York, while the motorcycle driver was licensed. The report does not specify contributing factors but highlights the sedan driver’s unlicensed status as a critical driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - A sedan turned wrong on Coney Island Avenue. Impact slammed a 61-year-old driver and a child passenger. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blame improper turning and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a crash struck at 13:43 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A 61-year-old female driver and a child passenger, both restrained, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the main causes. The driver made an improper turn, leading to a collision involving multiple sedans. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors. The focus is on driver error and the resulting harm to the occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 26 - An 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a van making a left turn in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a head injury and shock. The pedestrian suffered minor bleeding but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:11 on Brighton 1st near Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. An 83-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2006 van making a left turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury causing shock and minor bleeding. The van showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor but places primary emphasis on the driver's failure to maintain attention. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - A 62-year-old woman was struck while crossing Brighton Beach Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Brighton Beach Avenue struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, but remained conscious throughout. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage,' suggesting a glancing or low-speed impact. The driver's license was valid and issued in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially when vulnerable pedestrians are lawfully crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - A sedan traveling west on Ocean View Ave struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and concussion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west on Ocean View Ave collided with an 18-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the vehicle impacted him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor on the driver's part. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision occurred near Brighton 6 St in Brooklyn at 17:15. The driver was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 17 - A 37-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury when a sport utility vehicle struck his sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The crash was caused by unsafe speed, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 18:30 on Belt Parkway, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2015 BMW sedan was traveling westbound when he was rear-ended by a 2023 Nissan SUV also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The driver of the sedan, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Two sedans slammed together in Brooklyn. A young woman behind the wheel took the hit. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police blamed driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 15:10 on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 24-year-old female driver injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. Police identified driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as the main contributing factors. The impact struck the right front bumper of her sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Both drivers held valid licenses. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - A 16-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 AM. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2022 Audi sedan traveling northwest and making a left turn, failed to notice the pedestrian due to driver inattention and distraction. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious throughout. No damage was reported to the vehicle, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 4 - Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Metal crumpled. A driver and a passenger suffered neck and leg trauma. Airbags burst. Lap belts held. No one thrown. Night crash left pain and wreckage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided westbound on Belt Parkway at 21:27. The 2020 Hyundai struck the center back end of a 2006 Mercedes. The Hyundai’s 20-year-old male driver and a 32-year-old female passenger were injured, suffering whiplash and lower leg injuries. Both were conscious, not ejected, and protected by airbags and lap belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the harsh toll of rear-end impacts on high-speed city roads, leaving occupants with lasting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - A 48-year-old man was struck while crossing Ocean Parkway with the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn around 3:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Nissan sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling northeast, made a right turn and struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered no ejection. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - E-scooter driver slammed front end on Oceanview. Rider thrown, left with bruised leg and foot. Brooklyn street, midnight. Failure to yield. Shock and pain followed.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured in a crash at 12:30 a.m. on Oceanview Avenue in Brooklyn. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter struck another vehicle, damaging its center front end. The rider suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No injuries were reported for the other party. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a cause, with no mention of helmet use or other victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15