Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville?
Four Dead, 555 Hurt: City Stalls, Streets Kill
Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025
The Toll: Broken Bodies, Silent Streets
A child struck. A cyclist crushed. In Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, the numbers bleed into each other. Four people killed. 555 injured. In the last twelve months, a child died. Two others were left with serious injuries. The old and the young, no one spared.
SUVs and trucks did the most damage. Two deaths, 27 moderate injuries, three serious injuries. Cars and trucks keep rolling. The streets do not forgive.
Intersections: Where Lives End
Most deaths come at the corners. Sightlines blocked, turns too fast, a moment’s inattention. The city knows this. Nearly half of all traffic deaths happen at intersections. Now, at last, the city moves. Barriers, granite blocks, planters—hard daylighting—are coming to corners where crashes pile up. “Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. The city will start with high-crash spots like Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. It’s a start. Not enough.
Advocates want more. “Anything with real (not plastic) infrastructure in street corners is good news,” said Jon Orcutt. But the pace is slow. The dead do not wait.
Leadership: Promises and Pressure
The city talks of Vision Zero. The numbers say otherwise. In the last year, crashes and injuries rose. The city touts new designs, but the work is piecemeal. No word from local council or state reps on speeding up the rollout or demanding more. No public fight for more barriers, more daylight, fewer deaths.
What Now: Demand More, Demand Faster
This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand hard barriers at every deadly corner. Demand speed limits that save lives. Demand action before another child’s name becomes a number. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-11
- NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-11
- DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17
Other Representatives
District 44
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Room 557, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 40
930 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
718-287-8762
250 Broadway, Suite 1752, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7352
District 21
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, District 40, AD 44, SD 21, Brooklyn CB14.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville
S 5130Parker votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Bichotte Hermelyn Backs Safety Boosting Apolline’s Garden Plaza▸DOT will turn a Brooklyn street into Apolline's Garden, a car-free plaza. The move comes after a reckless driver killed a baby and injured her mother. Officials and neighbors pushed for this change. Cars lose space. Pedestrians gain safety.
On February 22, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed the conversion of Gates Avenue’s stub end into 'Apolline's Garden,' a pedestrian plaza. The announcement followed a virtual Vanderbilt Avenue Block Association meeting. The plaza honors Apolline Mong-Guillemin, a 3-month-old killed by a wrong-way driver on September 11, 2021. Rodriguez stated, 'Traffic violence is a solvable crisis and I'm committed to carrying out Mayor's Adams's safety vision [by] expanding pedestrian plazas and open streets.' Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte called for unity, saying, 'There is no doubt that the creation of Apolline's Garden is the appropriate answer to honor the short life of this 3-month-old baby.' The plan aligns with the NYC 25X25 initiative to reclaim street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Community leaders and officials support the plaza as a step to prevent future tragedy.
-
‘Apolline’s Garden’ is a Go, DOT Commissioner Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-22
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
15-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Foster Avenue▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Foster Avenue near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2001 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. No vehicle damage was reported, and the driver was licensed in New York.
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Occupant▸Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. The driver of the moving car suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved limited view and driver distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other struck it from behind. The injured party was a 28-year-old male occupant in the moving sedan. He sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles from New York. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
Bichotte Hermelyn Backs Safety Boosting Apolline’s Garden Plaza▸DOT will turn a Brooklyn street into Apolline's Garden, a car-free plaza. The move comes after a reckless driver killed a baby and injured her mother. Officials and neighbors pushed for this change. Cars lose space. Pedestrians gain safety.
On February 22, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed the conversion of Gates Avenue’s stub end into 'Apolline's Garden,' a pedestrian plaza. The announcement followed a virtual Vanderbilt Avenue Block Association meeting. The plaza honors Apolline Mong-Guillemin, a 3-month-old killed by a wrong-way driver on September 11, 2021. Rodriguez stated, 'Traffic violence is a solvable crisis and I'm committed to carrying out Mayor's Adams's safety vision [by] expanding pedestrian plazas and open streets.' Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte called for unity, saying, 'There is no doubt that the creation of Apolline's Garden is the appropriate answer to honor the short life of this 3-month-old baby.' The plan aligns with the NYC 25X25 initiative to reclaim street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Community leaders and officials support the plaza as a step to prevent future tragedy.
-
‘Apolline’s Garden’ is a Go, DOT Commissioner Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-22
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
15-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Foster Avenue▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Foster Avenue near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2001 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. No vehicle damage was reported, and the driver was licensed in New York.
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Occupant▸Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. The driver of the moving car suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved limited view and driver distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other struck it from behind. The injured party was a 28-year-old male occupant in the moving sedan. He sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles from New York. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle.
DOT will turn a Brooklyn street into Apolline's Garden, a car-free plaza. The move comes after a reckless driver killed a baby and injured her mother. Officials and neighbors pushed for this change. Cars lose space. Pedestrians gain safety.
On February 22, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed the conversion of Gates Avenue’s stub end into 'Apolline's Garden,' a pedestrian plaza. The announcement followed a virtual Vanderbilt Avenue Block Association meeting. The plaza honors Apolline Mong-Guillemin, a 3-month-old killed by a wrong-way driver on September 11, 2021. Rodriguez stated, 'Traffic violence is a solvable crisis and I'm committed to carrying out Mayor's Adams's safety vision [by] expanding pedestrian plazas and open streets.' Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte called for unity, saying, 'There is no doubt that the creation of Apolline's Garden is the appropriate answer to honor the short life of this 3-month-old baby.' The plan aligns with the NYC 25X25 initiative to reclaim street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Community leaders and officials support the plaza as a step to prevent future tragedy.
- ‘Apolline’s Garden’ is a Go, DOT Commissioner Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-22
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
15-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Foster Avenue▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Foster Avenue near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2001 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. No vehicle damage was reported, and the driver was licensed in New York.
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Occupant▸Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. The driver of the moving car suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved limited view and driver distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other struck it from behind. The injured party was a 28-year-old male occupant in the moving sedan. He sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles from New York. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle.
A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
15-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Foster Avenue▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Foster Avenue near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2001 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. No vehicle damage was reported, and the driver was licensed in New York.
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Occupant▸Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. The driver of the moving car suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved limited view and driver distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other struck it from behind. The injured party was a 28-year-old male occupant in the moving sedan. He sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles from New York. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle.
State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
- New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-17
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
15-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Foster Avenue▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Foster Avenue near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2001 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. No vehicle damage was reported, and the driver was licensed in New York.
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Occupant▸Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. The driver of the moving car suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved limited view and driver distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other struck it from behind. The injured party was a 28-year-old male occupant in the moving sedan. He sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles from New York. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle.
A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
- City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-10
15-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Foster Avenue▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Foster Avenue near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2001 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. No vehicle damage was reported, and the driver was licensed in New York.
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Occupant▸Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. The driver of the moving car suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved limited view and driver distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other struck it from behind. The injured party was a 28-year-old male occupant in the moving sedan. He sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles from New York. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle.
A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Foster Avenue near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2001 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. No vehicle damage was reported, and the driver was licensed in New York.
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Occupant▸Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. The driver of the moving car suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved limited view and driver distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other struck it from behind. The injured party was a 28-year-old male occupant in the moving sedan. He sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles from New York. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle.
A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Occupant▸Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. The driver of the moving car suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved limited view and driver distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other struck it from behind. The injured party was a 28-year-old male occupant in the moving sedan. He sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles from New York. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle.
Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. The driver of the moving car suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved limited view and driver distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other struck it from behind. The injured party was a 28-year-old male occupant in the moving sedan. He sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles from New York. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle.