May 3 - A 34-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saint Pauls Place and Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:46 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors were listed beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered back injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the motorcycle. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. The rider was helmeted and conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn was involved in a collision at 10:40 PM. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained back injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the center back end of the motorcycle, which suffered damage there. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the incident. The other vehicle involved, a Dodge car or SUV also traveling east, had front end damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - Brooklyn Community Board 9 wants a protected bike lane on Empire Boulevard. The board passed a resolution after years of crashes and deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have paid the price. Local officials back the call. DOT has not acted.

On April 18, 2024, Brooklyn Community Board 9 passed a resolution urging the Department of Transportation to build a protected bike lane on Empire Boulevard. The board wants to upgrade the faded painted lane, which runs west to Flatbush Boulevard, to a 'vehicle-protected' lane. The matter summary states: 'bring much-needed road safety to a neighborhood.' Council Members Rita Joseph and Crystal Hudson represent the area. Hudson's spokesperson called the resolution 'a necessary step to protect cyclists and pedestrians.' Joseph and DOT did not comment. Between 2021 and 2023, Empire Boulevard saw 406 crashes, injuring 29 cyclists and 52 pedestrians. Two cyclists and two pedestrians have died since 2011. Community Board 9 has zero miles of protected bike lanes. Advocates say improvements are overdue. DOT has yet to propose changes.

• Community Board Wants Protected Bike Lane on Empire Blvd., Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-26

Apr 25 - A multi-vehicle collision on Flatbush Avenue sent shockwaves through traffic. A 55-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the key cause. Vehicles slammed into each other in a westbound chain reaction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:10 AM. The collision involved multiple sedans traveling westbound. The primary contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The injured party was a 55-year-old male driver, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from his vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report details impact points including center front ends and quarter panels, showing a chain-reaction collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention or misjudgment in maintaining proper following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A 32-year-old woman riding a moped north on Flatbush Avenue crashed. She suffered bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact hit the center front. She stayed conscious. No one else was hurt.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female moped driver was injured in a crash on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15 AM. The moped, traveling north, struck with its center front end. The driver, unlicensed, suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no other vehicles, pedestrians, or contributing factors. The only damage was to the moped's center front. The police report notes the driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Council moves to hike fines for illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. First offense: $375–$750. Repeat: $750–$1,500. Law aims at reckless riders who menace city streets and endanger lives.

Bill Int 0856-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced April 18, 2024, it seeks to amend city code to raise fines for unlawful ATV and dirt bike use. The bill states: 'The first offense would be punishable by a fine and/or a civil penalty of at least 375 dollars and up to 750 dollars. Any subsequent offense would be punishable by a fine and/or a civil penalty of at least 750 dollars and up to 1500 dollars.' Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa leads as primary sponsor, joined by Salamanca Jr., Gennaro, Brannan, Louis, Ung, Restler, and Farías. The bill was referred to committee the same day. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0856-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 18 - Council bill orders DOT to factor traffic enforcement agents into city safety plans. The move targets deadly streets. Sponsors demand action, not words. Vulnerable New Yorkers wait for safer crossings.

Int 0842-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 18, 2024, the bill amends city law to require the Department of Transportation to consider where traffic enforcement agents are placed when drafting the interagency roadway safety plan. The bill summary states: 'require DOT to specifically consider placement of traffic enforcement agents in certain areas.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Council Members Brannan (primary), Louis, Restler, and the Queens Borough President sponsor the measure. The bill responds to Local Law 12 of 2011, which already mandates a five-year safety plan. Now, the council demands DOT put enforcement on the map, aiming to cut injuries and deaths.

• File Int 0842-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 18 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 18 - Council pushes for borough-based DOT teams. Staff must answer traffic requests fast. Response tied to need. Three-month deadline. Action targets slow fixes. Vulnerable road users wait less.

Int 0853-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on April 18, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating borough-based traffic request response teams,' requires the Department of Transportation to assign staff to each borough, matching staff numbers to request volume. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary sponsor), Amanda Farías, and Rafael Salamanca, Jr. back the measure. The teams must respond to traffic requests within three months. The bill aims to cut delays that leave dangerous conditions unaddressed, giving vulnerable road users a better shot at safer streets.

• File Int 0853-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 13 - A 42-year-old female driver suffered a back injury and shock after her vehicle was struck in the rear by a sedan traveling east on Cortelyou Road. The collision caused pain and nausea, with damage focused on the right rear bumper of the sedan.

According to the police report, at 17:25 on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn, a 42-year-old female driver was injured when a 2015 Honda sedan traveling east struck her vehicle from behind. The point of impact was the center back end of the victim’s vehicle, with damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper. The injured driver, an occupant of the struck vehicle, suffered a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by rear-end impacts in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A sedan hit a 46-year-old man on Nostrand Avenue. The car struck his lower leg. He was bruised but stayed conscious. The driver went straight. The crash happened outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound 2023 Jeep sedan on Nostrand Avenue at 19:50. The collision took place outside an intersection while the pedestrian was performing 'other actions in roadway.' The sedan's right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. His injury severity was rated 3. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The vehicle was undamaged. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - A 20-year-old e-scooter rider hit a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash gashed his arm and hand. The taxi stood still, untouched. The rider stayed conscious. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a parked taxi on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:04. The e-scooter struck the taxi's left side doors with its front end. The taxi was stationary and suffered no damage. The e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report notes the e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - A 21-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 on Bedford Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound straight ahead, was struck by a northbound 2019 Audi SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 4 - A bus struck the rear of a slowing SUV on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The SUV’s 16-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed the dangers of tailgating in heavy vehicle traffic.

According to the police report, at 7:20 a.m. on Farragut Road in Brooklyn, a bus traveling west collided with the center back end of a slowing or stopping SUV also heading west. The bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance, with 'Following Too Closely' cited as the contributing factor. The impact injured a 16-year-old male front passenger in the SUV, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver error in the bus’s failure to yield adequate stopping space, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 22 - A sedan turned right on Flatbush Avenue and struck a 68-year-old woman crossing mid-block. She suffered a head bruise. The car showed no damage. No driver errors listed. Danger remains for those on foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue made a right turn onto East 29 Street and struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian. No driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, are noted in the data. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the persistent risk faced by pedestrians crossing busy streets in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A tow truck rolled down Clarendon Road. Its right front bumper tore into a woman’s leg. Blood spilled. Lane markings failed. The truck did not stop. The woman, 59, stood in the street, far from any crosswalk.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east on Clarendon Road struck a 59-year-old woman with its right front bumper, causing severe lacerations to her lower leg. The report states the woman was standing in the roadway, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the collision occurred. The police cite 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor, highlighting the systemic failure of street design. The report also lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a driver error. The narrative notes the tow truck did not stop after the impact. The woman was conscious but bleeding heavily from deep cuts. The crash underscores the danger posed by inadequate lane markings and aggressive driving, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.

Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0714-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19

Mar 19 - Council bill orders DOT to repair broken curbs during street resurfacing. Hazardous curbs trip, trap, and injure. The fix is overdue. Pedestrians need solid ground. Council moves to force action.

Int 0724-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced March 19, 2024, the bill commands DOT to repair broken curbs that pose safety hazards during any resurfacing project. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... requiring that the department of transportation repair broken curbs as part of resurfacing projects.' Council Members Schulman, Gennaro (primary), Gutiérrez, Louis, Brewer, and Avilés sponsor the measure. The bill targets a simple danger: shattered curbs that trip and injure. If passed, DOT must fix these hazards as routine, not afterthought. The law would take effect 120 days after enactment.

• File Int 0724-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19