About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 4
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 38
▸ Contusion/Bruise 92
▸ Abrasion 55
▸ Pain/Nausea 22
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Flatbush
- 2016 Gray Honda Sedan (LGS6067) – 21 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 BMW Sedan (9LUU806) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2011 Red Chevrolet Suburban (KTY1495) – 9 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (JEM8630) – 7 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2014 White Honda Sedan (KZJ3591) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Flatbush at midnight: another body on the pavement
Flatbush: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just after midnight on Sep 12, a driver in a 2012 Toyota sedan hit a 43-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She was semiconscious and bleeding. Source.
This Week
- Sep 6, Bedford Ave at Farragut Rd: a driver in a Nissan SUV turned left and hit a 23-year-old man who was not in the roadway, causing severe lacerations. Source
- Sep 6, Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd: a driver in a Honda SUV turned left and hit a 22-year-old woman at the intersection. Source
- Sep 6, Flatbush Ave at Avenue H: a driver in a Jeep sedan turned left and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Source
Flatbush keeps the count
Since 2022, in Flatbush, five people walking were killed and 358 were injured. Cyclists were hurt 196 times. In all, there were 2,096 crashes that injured 1,485 people and left 21 with serious injuries. Source.
Flatbush Avenue is the core of the harm: 207 injuries and one death. Bedford Avenue logged 92 injuries and one death. Source.
Evenings burn hottest. At 5 PM there were 106 injuries and one death. At 6 PM there were 90 injuries and three deaths. Source.
Heavy vehicles, heavy grief
Trucks and buses are tied to three of the five deaths here. Cars and SUVs account for the rest. Source.
Police reports point to driver actions we can name. Failure to yield shows up in recent pedestrian hits on Flatbush at Avenue H. Left turns keep cutting across people’s paths. Source.
The worst drivers don’t stop
School‑zone cameras caught a mountain of repeat speeding in this area. Since 2022, there were 7,419 tickets that would be “preventable” after a driver crossed six tickets in a year, including 1,612 in the year to date. At the higher threshold, 3,612 were preventable after 16 tickets, including 840 this year. These are the tickets a limiter would have stopped. Source.
The state has a bill for that. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force drivers with a record of violations to use intelligent speed assistance. State Sen. Kevin Parker voted yes in committee in June 2025. Source.
The companion bill sits with the Assembly. Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn: will you co‑sponsor and push it? Council Member Rita C. Joseph: will you press for citywide slower speeds now?
As New York’s attorney general said about high‑risk driving by police, “the evidence is clear: police vehicle pursuits and high‑speed car chases can be dangerous and even fatal, and it is time for a change.” Source.
Fix the streets that keep breaking us
Start where the blood is. Flatbush Avenue. Bedford Avenue. Hardened left turns, no‑parking near crosswalks, longer walk signals, protected space at corners. Target the evening hours when deaths spike. Source.
Then tackle the source. Lower the default speed citywide and force repeat speeders to slow down. Both steps are on the table: the city can lower speeds, and the Legislature can pass the Stop Super Speeders Act. Details and how to help.
The woman on Flatbush went down in the dark. The rest of us live with the light. It shows the same corners, the same turns, the same hours. It shows what must change.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened in the past month?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ Who is responsible for curbing repeat speeding?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crash and linked datasets - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- File S 4045 (Stop Super Speeders Act) - Bill page , Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- Attorney general says police chases should be mostly banned, Times Union, Published 2024-10-17
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
District 42
Council Member Rita C. Joseph
District 40
State Senator Kevin Parker
District 21
▸ Other Geographies
Flatbush Flatbush sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, District 40, AD 42, SD 21, Brooklyn CB14.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatbush
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Passing driver hits woman on Flatbush▸Sep 12 - A southbound sedan driver, passing on Flatbush, hit a 43-year-old woman mid-block. She went down with head wounds. Police recorded failure to yield and improper lane use. Blood on the street. Night. Sirens.
A driver in a southbound sedan hit a 43-year-old woman crossing mid-block near 1171 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:20 a.m. The right-front bumper took the impact. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was passing before the crash. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No intersection was recorded. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Cortelyou and E 18 Crash Hurts Passenger▸Sep 9 - Drivers of two SUVs collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St at 11:10 a.m. A front-seat passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger was injured. Both drivers were also hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were “Going Straight Ahead” at 11:10 a.m. when they collided. The southbound Volvo SUV had center-front impact. The eastbound Ford SUV had left-front impact. Reported injuries included whiplash for the passenger and for one driver, and a contusion to the other driver’s arm. Police did not record a specific driver error; entries show “Unspecified” contributing factors for all involved.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Man on Bedford▸Sep 6 - An SUV driver made a left and hit a 23-year-old man off the roadway near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Front-end impact. The man suffered severe lacerations. Police marked contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, hit a 23-year-old man near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn at 11:17 p.m. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and was incoherent. According to the police report, the driver was “Making Left Turn” and the impact and damage were to the “Center Front End.” The report lists the pedestrian as “Not in Roadway” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded in the data.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits 22-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Sep 6 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a leg contusion. Impact came from the left front bumper. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, the vehicle was traveling east, and the point of impact was the left front bumper; contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The SUV had Pennsylvania registration. The driver held a New York license. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver turning left hits man at Flatbush▸Sep 6 - A left-turning driver hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered arm and internal injuries. He was conscious.
At Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn, a driver in a Jeep sedan traveling south made a left turn and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered arm and internal injuries and was conscious. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report notes the vehicle’s left front bumper as the point of impact. Pre-crash status lists Making Left Turn. The pedestrian is listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection. After the driver errors, the report also records that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal.
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Motorcycle driver hit parked sedan on Flatbush▸Sep 5 - A motorcycle driver changing lanes hit a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle changing lanes collided with a parked sedan outside 1628 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn at 2:25 p.m. The crash involved a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2018 Ford sedan. A 61-year-old driver was injured with a bruise to the lower leg and foot; he was listed as ejected and conscious. The 48-year-old motorcycle driver was reported with an unspecified injury status. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
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Two SUVs Collide on Farragut Road, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider▸Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.
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Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave▸Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
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SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
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Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Passing driver hits woman on Flatbush▸Sep 12 - A southbound sedan driver, passing on Flatbush, hit a 43-year-old woman mid-block. She went down with head wounds. Police recorded failure to yield and improper lane use. Blood on the street. Night. Sirens.
A driver in a southbound sedan hit a 43-year-old woman crossing mid-block near 1171 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:20 a.m. The right-front bumper took the impact. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was passing before the crash. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No intersection was recorded. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Cortelyou and E 18 Crash Hurts Passenger▸Sep 9 - Drivers of two SUVs collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St at 11:10 a.m. A front-seat passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger was injured. Both drivers were also hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were “Going Straight Ahead” at 11:10 a.m. when they collided. The southbound Volvo SUV had center-front impact. The eastbound Ford SUV had left-front impact. Reported injuries included whiplash for the passenger and for one driver, and a contusion to the other driver’s arm. Police did not record a specific driver error; entries show “Unspecified” contributing factors for all involved.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Man on Bedford▸Sep 6 - An SUV driver made a left and hit a 23-year-old man off the roadway near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Front-end impact. The man suffered severe lacerations. Police marked contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, hit a 23-year-old man near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn at 11:17 p.m. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and was incoherent. According to the police report, the driver was “Making Left Turn” and the impact and damage were to the “Center Front End.” The report lists the pedestrian as “Not in Roadway” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded in the data.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits 22-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Sep 6 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a leg contusion. Impact came from the left front bumper. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, the vehicle was traveling east, and the point of impact was the left front bumper; contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The SUV had Pennsylvania registration. The driver held a New York license. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver turning left hits man at Flatbush▸Sep 6 - A left-turning driver hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered arm and internal injuries. He was conscious.
At Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn, a driver in a Jeep sedan traveling south made a left turn and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered arm and internal injuries and was conscious. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report notes the vehicle’s left front bumper as the point of impact. Pre-crash status lists Making Left Turn. The pedestrian is listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection. After the driver errors, the report also records that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal.
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Motorcycle driver hit parked sedan on Flatbush▸Sep 5 - A motorcycle driver changing lanes hit a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle changing lanes collided with a parked sedan outside 1628 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn at 2:25 p.m. The crash involved a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2018 Ford sedan. A 61-year-old driver was injured with a bruise to the lower leg and foot; he was listed as ejected and conscious. The 48-year-old motorcycle driver was reported with an unspecified injury status. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
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Two SUVs Collide on Farragut Road, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider▸Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.
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Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave▸Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
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SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
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Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Sep 12 - A southbound sedan driver, passing on Flatbush, hit a 43-year-old woman mid-block. She went down with head wounds. Police recorded failure to yield and improper lane use. Blood on the street. Night. Sirens.
A driver in a southbound sedan hit a 43-year-old woman crossing mid-block near 1171 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:20 a.m. The right-front bumper took the impact. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was passing before the crash. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No intersection was recorded. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Cortelyou and E 18 Crash Hurts Passenger▸Sep 9 - Drivers of two SUVs collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St at 11:10 a.m. A front-seat passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger was injured. Both drivers were also hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were “Going Straight Ahead” at 11:10 a.m. when they collided. The southbound Volvo SUV had center-front impact. The eastbound Ford SUV had left-front impact. Reported injuries included whiplash for the passenger and for one driver, and a contusion to the other driver’s arm. Police did not record a specific driver error; entries show “Unspecified” contributing factors for all involved.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Man on Bedford▸Sep 6 - An SUV driver made a left and hit a 23-year-old man off the roadway near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Front-end impact. The man suffered severe lacerations. Police marked contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, hit a 23-year-old man near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn at 11:17 p.m. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and was incoherent. According to the police report, the driver was “Making Left Turn” and the impact and damage were to the “Center Front End.” The report lists the pedestrian as “Not in Roadway” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded in the data.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits 22-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Sep 6 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a leg contusion. Impact came from the left front bumper. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, the vehicle was traveling east, and the point of impact was the left front bumper; contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The SUV had Pennsylvania registration. The driver held a New York license. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver turning left hits man at Flatbush▸Sep 6 - A left-turning driver hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered arm and internal injuries. He was conscious.
At Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn, a driver in a Jeep sedan traveling south made a left turn and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered arm and internal injuries and was conscious. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report notes the vehicle’s left front bumper as the point of impact. Pre-crash status lists Making Left Turn. The pedestrian is listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection. After the driver errors, the report also records that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal.
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Motorcycle driver hit parked sedan on Flatbush▸Sep 5 - A motorcycle driver changing lanes hit a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle changing lanes collided with a parked sedan outside 1628 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn at 2:25 p.m. The crash involved a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2018 Ford sedan. A 61-year-old driver was injured with a bruise to the lower leg and foot; he was listed as ejected and conscious. The 48-year-old motorcycle driver was reported with an unspecified injury status. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
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Two SUVs Collide on Farragut Road, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider▸Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.
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Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave▸Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
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SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
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Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Sep 9 - Drivers of two SUVs collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St at 11:10 a.m. A front-seat passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger was injured. Both drivers were also hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were “Going Straight Ahead” at 11:10 a.m. when they collided. The southbound Volvo SUV had center-front impact. The eastbound Ford SUV had left-front impact. Reported injuries included whiplash for the passenger and for one driver, and a contusion to the other driver’s arm. Police did not record a specific driver error; entries show “Unspecified” contributing factors for all involved.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Man on Bedford▸Sep 6 - An SUV driver made a left and hit a 23-year-old man off the roadway near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Front-end impact. The man suffered severe lacerations. Police marked contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, hit a 23-year-old man near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn at 11:17 p.m. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and was incoherent. According to the police report, the driver was “Making Left Turn” and the impact and damage were to the “Center Front End.” The report lists the pedestrian as “Not in Roadway” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded in the data.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits 22-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Sep 6 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a leg contusion. Impact came from the left front bumper. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, the vehicle was traveling east, and the point of impact was the left front bumper; contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The SUV had Pennsylvania registration. The driver held a New York license. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver turning left hits man at Flatbush▸Sep 6 - A left-turning driver hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered arm and internal injuries. He was conscious.
At Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn, a driver in a Jeep sedan traveling south made a left turn and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered arm and internal injuries and was conscious. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report notes the vehicle’s left front bumper as the point of impact. Pre-crash status lists Making Left Turn. The pedestrian is listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection. After the driver errors, the report also records that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal.
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Motorcycle driver hit parked sedan on Flatbush▸Sep 5 - A motorcycle driver changing lanes hit a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle changing lanes collided with a parked sedan outside 1628 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn at 2:25 p.m. The crash involved a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2018 Ford sedan. A 61-year-old driver was injured with a bruise to the lower leg and foot; he was listed as ejected and conscious. The 48-year-old motorcycle driver was reported with an unspecified injury status. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
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Two SUVs Collide on Farragut Road, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider▸Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.
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Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave▸Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
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SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
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Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Sep 6 - An SUV driver made a left and hit a 23-year-old man off the roadway near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Front-end impact. The man suffered severe lacerations. Police marked contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, hit a 23-year-old man near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn at 11:17 p.m. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and was incoherent. According to the police report, the driver was “Making Left Turn” and the impact and damage were to the “Center Front End.” The report lists the pedestrian as “Not in Roadway” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded in the data.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits 22-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Sep 6 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a leg contusion. Impact came from the left front bumper. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, the vehicle was traveling east, and the point of impact was the left front bumper; contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The SUV had Pennsylvania registration. The driver held a New York license. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver turning left hits man at Flatbush▸Sep 6 - A left-turning driver hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered arm and internal injuries. He was conscious.
At Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn, a driver in a Jeep sedan traveling south made a left turn and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered arm and internal injuries and was conscious. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report notes the vehicle’s left front bumper as the point of impact. Pre-crash status lists Making Left Turn. The pedestrian is listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection. After the driver errors, the report also records that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal.
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Motorcycle driver hit parked sedan on Flatbush▸Sep 5 - A motorcycle driver changing lanes hit a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle changing lanes collided with a parked sedan outside 1628 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn at 2:25 p.m. The crash involved a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2018 Ford sedan. A 61-year-old driver was injured with a bruise to the lower leg and foot; he was listed as ejected and conscious. The 48-year-old motorcycle driver was reported with an unspecified injury status. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
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Two SUVs Collide on Farragut Road, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider▸Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.
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Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave▸Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
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SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
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Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Sep 6 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a leg contusion. Impact came from the left front bumper. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, the vehicle was traveling east, and the point of impact was the left front bumper; contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The SUV had Pennsylvania registration. The driver held a New York license. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver turning left hits man at Flatbush▸Sep 6 - A left-turning driver hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered arm and internal injuries. He was conscious.
At Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn, a driver in a Jeep sedan traveling south made a left turn and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered arm and internal injuries and was conscious. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report notes the vehicle’s left front bumper as the point of impact. Pre-crash status lists Making Left Turn. The pedestrian is listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection. After the driver errors, the report also records that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal.
5
Motorcycle driver hit parked sedan on Flatbush▸Sep 5 - A motorcycle driver changing lanes hit a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle changing lanes collided with a parked sedan outside 1628 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn at 2:25 p.m. The crash involved a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2018 Ford sedan. A 61-year-old driver was injured with a bruise to the lower leg and foot; he was listed as ejected and conscious. The 48-year-old motorcycle driver was reported with an unspecified injury status. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
1
Two SUVs Collide on Farragut Road, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider▸Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.
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Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave▸Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
15
SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
29
Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Sep 6 - A left-turning driver hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered arm and internal injuries. He was conscious.
At Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn, a driver in a Jeep sedan traveling south made a left turn and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered arm and internal injuries and was conscious. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report notes the vehicle’s left front bumper as the point of impact. Pre-crash status lists Making Left Turn. The pedestrian is listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection. After the driver errors, the report also records that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal.
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Motorcycle driver hit parked sedan on Flatbush▸Sep 5 - A motorcycle driver changing lanes hit a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle changing lanes collided with a parked sedan outside 1628 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn at 2:25 p.m. The crash involved a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2018 Ford sedan. A 61-year-old driver was injured with a bruise to the lower leg and foot; he was listed as ejected and conscious. The 48-year-old motorcycle driver was reported with an unspecified injury status. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
1
Two SUVs Collide on Farragut Road, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider▸Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.
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Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave▸Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
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SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
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Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Sep 5 - A motorcycle driver changing lanes hit a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle changing lanes collided with a parked sedan outside 1628 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn at 2:25 p.m. The crash involved a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2018 Ford sedan. A 61-year-old driver was injured with a bruise to the lower leg and foot; he was listed as ejected and conscious. The 48-year-old motorcycle driver was reported with an unspecified injury status. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
1
Two SUVs Collide on Farragut Road, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider▸Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.
22
Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave▸Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
15
SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
29
Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
29
Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider▸Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.
22
Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave▸Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
15
SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
29
Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.
22
Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave▸Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
15
SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
29
Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
15
SUV dooring injures teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
29
Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.
A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
29
Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
29
Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
29
Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
7
Head-On SUV Crash at Foster and Flatbush▸Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
29
Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Aug 7 - Two SUV drivers met nose to nose at Foster and Flatbush in Brooklyn. Steel buckled. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain and shock. Others were listed hurt. Police named no cause. The street paid.
Two SUV drivers crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old woman who drove one SUV was injured. She reported chest pain and shock. Three other occupants, including the other driver and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when they collided, and the impact was center front to center front. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error in the data. The crash left people hurt on a busy corridor.
29
Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
25
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.