Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - A sedan driver suffered a concussion after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn when the vehicle’s right rear bumper was struck. The driver remained conscious but sustained serious injuries in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2022 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when the vehicle’s right rear bumper was impacted. The driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northbound. Vehicle damage was limited to the right rear bumper. No ejection occurred, and the driver was one of two occupants in the sedan. The report does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist behaviors, focusing instead on the vehicle’s left-turn maneuver and resulting impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - Council calls for five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. Streets slow. Danger drops. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. Resolution adopted. Albany must act.

Res 0079-2024, adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 6, 2024, urges Albany to let New York City set a five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. The resolution states: "authorize New York City to set a five mile per hour speed limit on streets participating in the Open Streets program." Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led as primary sponsor, joined by Amanda Farías, Crystal Hudson, Julie Won, and Carlina Rivera. The measure passed committee and full council on June 6. The bill aims to cut speed and risk where people walk, bike, and gather. The council's push now waits for state lawmakers and the governor.

• File Res 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 3 - SUV ran the light. Struck a 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She took the hit to her upper arm. Shock followed. Flatbush Avenue, broad daylight. Driver ignored traffic control. She paid the price.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old woman was crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal when a northbound Ford SUV struck her with its center front end. The crash happened at 14:50. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The SUV was damaged at the center front. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing lawfully. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable road users injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Steel tore at Flatbush and Church. A truck turned left, a sedan turned right. Metal crumpled. A woman and a man trapped inside, necks twisted, pain sharp. The view was blocked. Both survived, but the wounds lingered.

At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision between a truck and a sedan left two people injured, according to the police report. The crash occurred late in the morning as the truck was making a left turn and the sedan was making a right turn. The report states, 'Steel tore. A woman, 25, and a man, 41, crushed inside. Necks twisted. Conscious. Hurt.' Both vehicles suffered significant damage, with the trailer of the truck struck and the sedan's front crumpled. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, with driver inattention and distraction also noted. The report emphasizes that the drivers' improper lane usage and limited visibility directly contributed to the crash. No mention is made of any actions by the injured occupants that contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

May 26 - A sedan hit a parked car on Clarkson Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered head injuries. Police cite physical disability as a factor. No one else was hurt. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, at 5:07 AM on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling east struck a parked 2015 Nissan sedan. The driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured in the crash and found semiconscious with head trauma. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No one occupied the parked car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The Honda's right front and the Nissan's left rear took the impact. The crash underscores the dangers when driver impairments affect vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - A 37-year-old woman riding an e-scooter northbound on Bedford Avenue suffered serious abdominal and pelvic injuries. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. The driver experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea after the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female driver operating an e-scooter northbound on Bedford Avenue sustained significant injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report notes the vehicle's center front end was damaged, indicating a frontal impact. The driver was not ejected but was found in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, but no other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash occurred at 19:17 in Brooklyn's 11226 zip code. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the data. The focus remains on the severe injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-scooter rider and the damage to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - Two SUVs collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn during a lane change. The driver of one vehicle suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:40. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south collided when one vehicle was changing lanes improperly. The driver of the 2022 Jeep SUV was injured, suffering an upper arm and shoulder injury but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The police report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error in lane management. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, with one sustaining front-end damage and the other right-side door damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.

Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0875-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16

May 16 - Council bill targets repeat pedal-assist bike violators. Three strikes trigger a mandatory safety course. Ignore the course, lose your bike. DOT will track results. Three-year pilot. Enforcement, not education, leads.

Int 0874-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 16, 2024, by Council Members Ariola (primary), Hanks, Hudson, Louis, Mealy, and Banks, the bill orders DOT to launch a pilot abatement program for unsafe pedal-assist bicycle operators. The bill summary states: 'Pedal-assist bicycle operators who accrue 3 or more moving violations under city law would be required to take a safe pedal-assist bicycle operation course offered by DOT.' Noncompliance means bike impoundment. DOT must report on course completions, impounds, and program effectiveness. The pilot sunsets after three years. The bill aims to curb reckless riding through strict enforcement.

• File Int 0874-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16

May 15 - An 11-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way and the driver was inattentive. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, at 17:12 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling north struck an 11-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the vehicle driver. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV's point of impact was the right front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and attention that led to harm to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 12 - SUV turned left on Bedford Avenue. Driver unlicensed. View blocked. Struck northbound cyclist. Cyclist thrown, neck fractured. Blood on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 2018 Mercedes SUV, driven by an unlicensed man, made a left turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 20:42. The SUV struck a 38-year-old northbound bicyclist. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a neck fracture with dislocation, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's impaired visibility. The bicyclist was not found at fault. This crash underscores the danger of unlicensed drivers and obstructed views during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 12 - A sedan parked on Flatbush Avenue was struck on its left side by a southbound bicyclist. The 43-year-old male cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, wearing a helmet. The crash caused bruising but no ejection. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:05 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Toyota sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan was parked when the bicyclist traveling southbound struck the left side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was the sole occupant. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the bicyclist are marked as unspecified. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers bicyclists face even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 11 - A 57-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a parked SUV on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Driver inattention and failure to yield were cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 57-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV, a 2006 model traveling south, was initially parked before the impact. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report explicitly cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on the victim; the focus remains on the vehicle driver’s failure to yield and inattention leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - A sedan making a left turn struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injury.

According to the police report, at 20:17 a 2015 Nissan sedan was making a left turn on Beverley Road near Flatbush Avenue when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound with one other occupant. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:09 on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2016 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-bike's right front bumper. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the left turn. The e-bike rider was unlicensed but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and female. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19