Feb 11 - A 43-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Avenue M in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered full-body contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue M and East 19 Street in Brooklyn at 12:35 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Acura sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's error. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body and was conscious after the impact. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The collision highlights a critical failure by the driver to yield to a pedestrian legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.

• File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Jan 6 - An SUV making a left turn struck a 16-year-old e-scooter rider traveling east on Avenue I in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Avenue I in Brooklyn. A 2012 Honda SUV was making a left turn northbound when it collided with a 16-year-old male riding an e-scooter eastbound. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, who was not ejected and was conscious, sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The e-scooter rider was operating with a permit license and no safety equipment was noted. The SUV showed no damage from the collision. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical failure leading to this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 29 - Assembly bill A 8471 demands licenses, training, and insurance for low-speed electric vehicles. It targets city streets. The bill aims to regulate who drives, how they learn, and who pays when crashes come.

Assembly bill A 8471 was proposed on December 29, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill sits with the Assembly, sponsored by Simcha Eichenstein of District 48. The measure 'relates to the licensing, registration, purchase, insurance and training for low velocity electric vehicles.' It requires new license classes, a safety manual, operator testing, registration, and liability insurance for these vehicles in cities over one million. Eichenstein leads the push for tighter controls. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File A 8471, Open States, Published 2023-12-29

Dec 1 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. A motorcycle struck hard. Steel bent. The rider’s helmet stayed on, but his face broke. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The car’s rear caved in. The rider had no license.

A crash unfolded near 1940 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan making a wide U-turn was struck by a motorcycle going straight. The impact crushed the motorcycle’s front and the sedan’s rear quarter. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' was a contributing factor. The 29-year-old male motorcycle rider suffered facial injuries and crush wounds but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The rider did not have a license. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - A 40-year-old male bicyclist riding east struck the left side doors of a parked SUV on Avenue J. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary at the time.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Avenue J collided with the left side doors of a parked 2019 SUV. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, only unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the left side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - A 45-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Avenue J with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Avenue J struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to pay attention, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle had no visible damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing East 15 Street with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The child remained conscious after the collision. Details on the vehicle and driver are unspecified.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 15 Street while crossing with the signal. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 8 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with an SUV traveling north on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Avenue J was making a left turn when it struck the left front quarter panel of a northbound SUV. The 19-year-old male motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused significant damage to the motorcycle’s center front end and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 6 - Three vehicles collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs and a pick-up truck crashed while traveling south. Two men inside one SUV suffered whiplash injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Ocean Avenue involving two station wagons/SUVs and a pick-up truck, all traveling south. The impact involved the left front bumpers of the SUVs and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. Two occupants in one SUV, a 66-year-old driver and a 50-year-old front passenger, were injured with whiplash and neck injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - A sedan hit a 36-year-old woman crossing Avenue J with the signal. The driver failed to yield and drove aggressively. She suffered arm abrasions and shock. The crash left her injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed Avenue J with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm, and was in shock after the crash. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The sedan's center front end hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673670 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue J at East 12 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The driver was operating a Kia SUV. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue J and East 12 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a Kia SUV with one occupant. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with back contusions after a collision on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a right turn and struck the cyclist traveling straight south. The bike suffered front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after being struck by a 2019 Jeep SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a right turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist suffered back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the SUV driver but notes unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue J. One struck the other's left side. A 24-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit center front and left side doors. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J. The 2023 Tesla SUV was traveling north and struck the left side of a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west. The front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the Tesla and the left side doors of the Ford. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A pick-up truck struck a bicyclist on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck was parked before impact. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck parked on Avenue L in Brooklyn was struck on its left side doors by a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Dodge pick-up. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved impact to the truck's left side doors and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A pick-up truck struck a bike traveling north on East 26 Street in Brooklyn. Two boys, ages 12 and 13, were ejected from the bike. Both suffered internal injuries to face and hip. The truck hit the bike’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Avenue K collided with a bike going north on East 26 Street. The impact occurred on the bike’s right side doors. Two male bicyclists, ages 12 and 13, were ejected and sustained internal injuries to the face and upper leg. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither bicyclist wore safety equipment. The truck’s front center end was damaged. The crash highlights the vulnerability of young cyclists in collisions with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A 6-year-old boy was struck by an e-scooter while crossing East 14 Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an e-scooter traveling south on East 14 Street struck him. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the scooter driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The e-scooter was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Avenue J in Brooklyn. He suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The rider was unlicensed and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred at 10:30 p.m.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while traveling westbound on Avenue J near East 19 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed and wearing a helmet. The crash involved a collision with a 2011 Toyota SUV registered in Connecticut, though details of the vehicle's movement and impact point are unspecified. The bicyclist's contributing factors are listed as unspecified. The bike showed no damage despite the rider's injuries. The incident occurred at 10:30 p.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - Two sedans crashed on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was turning left, the other going straight. The left front bumper of one hit the right rear bumper of the other. A 42-year-old female driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Ocean Avenue near Avenue L in Brooklyn. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the straight-moving sedan and the right rear bumper of the turning sedan. A 42-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and complaining of whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were Hondas, each occupied by a single female driver. The driver making the left turn was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the left front and right rear bumpers of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Avenue K in Brooklyn. The Genesis struck the BMW on the left side doors. The Genesis driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue K in Brooklyn. The Genesis, traveling east, impacted the left side doors of the BMW, which was traveling south. The Genesis driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The impact caused damage to the left side doors of the Genesis and the center front end of the BMW. No ejections or other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19