Four Dead, 555 Hurt: City Stalls, Streets Kill

An SUV traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of an eastbound sedan on Ocean Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 60-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and lost consciousness. The crash caused significant front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway passed too closely and collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling east. The sedan’s 60-year-old male driver was injured, suffering upper arm trauma and unconsciousness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Vehicle damage included the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s right rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on Foster Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Foster Avenue. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, hit the bike on its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was traveling east and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The bicyclist was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583933 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 55-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on Foster Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without signal. He suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Foster Avenue in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The collision involved a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained hip and upper leg injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A bus turned right on Ocean Avenue and struck two SUVs stopped in traffic. Three SUV passengers, including a child, suffered neck fractures and bruises. The crash left all injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Ocean Avenue made a right turn and collided with two station wagons/SUVs that were stopped or slowing in traffic. The bus struck the center back ends of the SUVs with its front. Three SUV passengers were injured: a 26-year-old man and a 4-year-old girl both suffered neck fractures, while a 34-year-old man sustained bruises to his knee and lower leg. All victims were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Two passengers wore lap belts; one had no safety equipment. No mention of helmet use or victim fault appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling east. The rider suffered a head contusion. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2010 Chevrolet SUV made a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with him. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound and sustained a head contusion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV struck the cyclist at the center front end, causing injury but no ejection. The driver errors identified focus on the SUV driver's failure to yield during the left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579791 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 12-year-old boy was struck on Coney Island Avenue while crossing against the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Coney Island Avenue after crossing against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north and making a right turn, struck the boy with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries, classified as injury severity level 3, and was in shock. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Assembly Member Carroll stands firm for congestion pricing. He wants fewer cars, cleaner air, and faster buses. He rejects broad carve-outs. Only yellow cabs get a break. Uber and Lyft must pay. He demands urgency. Streets must change. Lives depend on it.

On September 27, 2022, Assembly Member Robert Carroll made a public statement supporting congestion pricing in New York City. The matter, titled 'I’m Willing to Take the Heat to Support Congestion Pricing,' was reported by Streetsblog NYC. Carroll opposes broad exemptions, saying, 'Simplicity is key and exemptions should be limited.' He supports only yellow cab drivers for additional exemptions, citing their medallion fees and capped numbers. Carroll insists Uber and Lyft drivers pay every time they enter the zone, regardless of fare. He also backs time-based charges for taxis, for-hire vehicles, and trucks, especially in busy corridors. Carroll acknowledges the financial burden but argues the cost of congestion is greater. He urges swift action, naming London, Milan, Stockholm, and Singapore as models. No safety analyst note was provided.

• AM Carroll: ‘I’m Willing to Take the Heat’ to Support Congestion Pricing, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-27

A 56-year-old woman was struck at the Foster Avenue and Coney Island Avenue intersection. The driver made a left turn and hit her on the left side doors. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Foster Avenue and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 56-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for moderate injuries. No details on driver license status or vehicle type were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Lawmakers push for e-bike rebates. Senate passes, Assembly stalls. Salazar and Carroll lead. Up to $1,100 for buyers. Critics call it a luxury. Carroll disagrees. Program aims for working-class riders. Cars keep killing. E-bikes offer a way out.

""I think there’s a misconception that this bill is maybe purely for folks who have disposable income. They don’t realize that this is not a luxury item."" -- Robert Carroll

Senate Bill 'Ride Clean' proposes up to $1,100 rebates for e-bike purchases, covering half the cost. The bill passed the Senate but stalled in the Assembly as of August 30, 2022. The measure, led by State Senator Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Robert Carroll, aims to make e-bikes accessible to working-class New Yorkers. Salazar says, 'With the Ride Clean rebate, [e-bikes] really would be much more accessible to working New Yorkers.' Carroll pushes back on critics who call e-bikes a luxury, stating, 'They don’t realize that this is not a luxury item.' The program would use NYSERDA funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, mirroring the Drive Clean program for electric cars. Advocates cite European and U.S. models. The bill’s fate now rests with the Assembly.

• NY Lawmakers Want To Bring E-Bikes To The People, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-30

Senator Julia Salazar’s Ride Clean bill passed the New York Senate 60-3. It offers up to $1,100 for e-bike purchases. The bill aims to cut car use and emissions. It stalled in the Assembly. Lawmakers say it makes e-bikes accessible for working New Yorkers.

Senate Bill S7703, known as the Ride Clean rebate, passed the New York State Senate on June 2022 by a 60-3 vote. The bill sits stalled in the Assembly committee since January. The measure, sponsored by Senator Julia Salazar, would require NYSERDA to cover half the cost of e-bike purchases, up to $1,100. Salazar said, 'When the federal government falls short, it really does fall on the state to step up and take responsibility.' Assembly sponsor Robert Carroll added, 'This is not a luxury item.' The bill’s summary states it aims to make e-bikes accessible and reduce car dependence. If enacted, New York would join a handful of states offering direct e-bike subsidies, targeting emissions and car use in daily trips.

• NY Lawmakers Want To Bring E-Bikes To The People, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-08-30

Lawmakers spar over who gets a break from congestion pricing. Some want tight limits. Others push for taxi exemptions and tunnel credits. Advocates warn: too many carve-outs gut the plan. The final call lands with the Traffic Mobility Review Board.

On August 26, 2022, New York officials debated congestion pricing exemptions as the policy neared implementation. The discussion, covered by Streetsblog NYC, highlighted shifting positions. State Senator Leroy Comrie, once opposed to exemptions, now listens to public input. Assembly Member Robert Carroll said, "I think that there should be limited exemptions." State Senator Andrew Gounardes added, "Obviously we want them to be as limited as possible." Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine backed toll credits for tunnel users and taxi exemptions. Taxi and for-hire drivers lobbied for relief, citing existing surcharges. Advocacy groups warned against broad carve-outs. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide on further exemptions after federal review. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.

• Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-26

Council and state leaders spar over who gets a break from congestion pricing. Some want carve-outs. Others warn exemptions gut the plan. Vulnerable road users wait as drivers fight for special treatment. The final call lands with the Traffic Mobility Review Board.

On August 26, 2022, the council held a public debate on congestion pricing exemptions. The matter, titled 'Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions,' drew sharp lines. State Senator Leroy Comrie, once a hardliner against exemptions, now listens to public input. Assembly Member Robert Carroll backs limited carve-outs, saying, 'I think that there should be limited exemptions.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes stresses, 'Obviously we want them to be as limited as possible.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine pushes for toll credits and taxi exemptions. Advocacy groups warn against broad carve-outs. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide after federal review. The debate centers on who pays and who gets a pass, while the safety of people outside cars hangs in the balance.

• Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-08-26

Nearly a thousand people signed up to speak at MTA’s congestion pricing hearings. The plan targets Manhattan below 61st Street. Supporters want fewer exemptions. Critics fear more truck traffic. Lawmakers push for swift action. Streets and air hang in the balance.

"It needs to be implemented now, we passed this bill three years ago, it’s time to get moving." -- Robert Carroll

On August 25, 2022, the MTA held public hearings on congestion pricing for Manhattan below 61st Street. The hearings drew nearly a thousand speakers. The plan, described as aiming to 'reduce congestion, air pollution, and driving into the city,' would charge drivers $5 to $23 depending on time and exemptions. Council Member Robert Carroll (District 44) urged, 'It needs to be implemented now, we passed this bill three years ago, it’s time to get moving.' Other lawmakers, including Andrew Gounardes and Mark Levine, debated exemptions and credits. Governor Hochul called the charge 'crucial to cutting the number of vehicles and combating climate change.' The hearings reflect strong support for minimal carveouts and immediate action to fund transit and clear streets. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Thousand ask to speak at upcoming MTA congestion pricing hearings, amny.com, Published 2022-08-25

A 26-year-old woman on a bike struck a parked sedan on Caton Avenue, Brooklyn. The impact hit the bike’s front and the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan, damaging both vehicles. The 26-year-old female cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The collision caused moderate injuries to the bicyclist but no further details on the sedan driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.

On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.

• StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-09

Two sedans crashed on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered bruises and an arm injury. The collision damaged the front and right side of the cars. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one sedan, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with bruises and an elbow to hand injury. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A man crossed Ocean Avenue with the light. An SUV turned and hit his leg. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver kept his license. The city kept moving. The wound ran deep. The system failed.

A 58-year-old pedestrian was struck by a turning SUV while crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2015 Toyota, showed no damage and the driver retained his license. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the pedestrian was in the intersection and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 3-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end while traveling westbound on Webster Avenue.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Hyundai sedan traveling westbound on Webster Avenue struck him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The impact was to the center front end of the sedan. The child sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in a vulnerable position. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Councilman Restler wants to rip up thousands of parking placards. He targets abuse by city officials and fake permits. His bill exempts people with disabilities. Another measure rewards whistleblowers. The Council should pass both. The city’s streets demand it.

On June 7, 2022, Councilman Lincoln Restler (District 33) announced legislation to revoke tens of thousands of personal vehicle parking placards, with exemptions for people with disabilities and those covered by collective bargaining. The editorial, titled 'Free perking: Pull back run amok NYC parking placards,' calls out rampant placard abuse: 'End this scam.' Restler’s companion bill would reward whistleblowers who report cheaters with 25% of fines collected. Both measures have four co-sponsors. The editorial urges the Council to pass the bills and for Mayor Adams to sign them. Placard abuse fuels lawless parking, endangering pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s lack of oversight lets drivers block crosswalks and bike lanes. Restler’s push aims to restore fairness and safety to New York’s streets.

• Free perking: Pull back run amok NYC parking placards, nydailynews.com, Published 2022-06-07

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02