Dec 8 - An SUV turning right struck an eastbound e-bike rider in Brooklyn. The 62-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers showed signs of inattention. The e-bike rider was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV was making a right turn on Avenue N in Brooklyn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike rider going straight. The e-bike driver, a 62-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the e-bike was struck at its center front end. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no specified safety equipment. The SUV had two occupants, and its driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.

A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - An e-scooter driver collided with a bus on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The bus and scooter showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with a northbound MTA bus. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the e-scooter driver. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center back end of the scooter and center front end of the bus. The bus driver was licensed and the scooter driver held a permit. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The injured rider was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 19 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing East 17 Street at Avenue N in Brooklyn. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 17 Street and Avenue N in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian’s actions complied with traffic signals, and no helmet or safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A 16-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn hit him. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 12 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's pre-crash action of making a left turn. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Ford sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - A 66-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a male driver in a licensed SUV was making a right turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn when he struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when vehicles appear undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - SUV hit 81-year-old man in Brooklyn crosswalk. Driver was distracted, used lane improperly. Pedestrian suffered fractured leg and foot. Impact was direct. System failed to protect him.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Avenue I in Brooklyn struck an 81-year-old pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The vehicle was making a left turn when it hit the man. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The man was conscious after the crash. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. Driver inattention and improper lane use led directly to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - A sedan struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist on East 15 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had front-end damage. Both were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 15 Street collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, sustained center front-end damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors for the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered a moderate injury. The collision occurred with both vehicles moving straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - Councilman Holden and Borough President Richards fought online over congestion pricing. Holden called it a tax on workers. Richards fired back, sparking accusations of racism and party betrayal. The dispute exposed deep rifts over street safety and car dominance.

On November 5, 2022, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards clashed publicly over the MTA's congestion pricing plan. The dispute, reported by nypost.com, began with Holden calling the plan 'another tax on hardworking New Yorkers' and demanding a referendum. Richards retweeted Holden, suggesting an 'actual Democrat' should replace him, and responded to a supporter with 'Yeah white supremacy.' The exchange escalated, drawing condemnation from other officials. The matter centered on the policy to charge motorists entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Holden joined a bipartisan press conference urging Governor Hochul to let voters decide. The spat revealed sharp divides over congestion pricing, with Holden opposing the plan and Richards defending it. No formal council bill or vote was involved, but the fight highlighted the political and racial tensions surrounding street safety and car use in New York City.

• Twitter spat between Queens Dems Donovan Richards and Robert Holden turns racial, nypost.com, Published 2022-11-05

Nov 4 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing East 28 Street at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The girl suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on East 28 Street struck her at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The girl sustained contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 1 - A 47-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound sedan on Avenue J. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Avenue J in Brooklyn. She was hit by a westbound 2014 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed male driver. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan had no visible damage after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - City Council passed a bill to map and expand greenways for cyclists and walkers. The plan targets neglected neighborhoods. It demands real infrastructure, not just paint. Advocates say it will open safe routes, cut danger, and connect the city.

On October 27, 2022, the City Council passed a bill requiring a comprehensive master plan for New York City's greenways. The legislation, championed by Council Member Carlina Rivera and supported by Transportation Committee Chair Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (District 31), mandates the city to study, map, and expand greenways—'highways for cyclists and pedestrians, separated from motor vehicle traffic.' The bill focuses on low-income and underserved neighborhoods, with a final plan due by December 2024 and updates every five years. Rivera said, 'All of us are here today because we believe in a future where New Yorkers of all backgrounds... can safely access active transportation.' Brooks-Powers called it 'a real opportunity... to make a profound impact.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt of Bike New York praised the move, urging the city to build 'real infrastructure for cycling.' The bill passed nearly unanimously, signaling strong council support for safer, more equitable streets.

• Comprehensive NYC Greenway plan for bike, pedestrian infrastructure passes City Council, amny.com, Published 2022-10-27

Oct 18 - A Jeep SUV made a right turn on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. It hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both suffered bruises and upper arm or leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kings Highway in Brooklyn struck two pedestrians at an intersection while making a right turn. Both pedestrians, a 64-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy, were crossing with the signal. They sustained contusions and injuries to the shoulder and lower leg areas but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrians were not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A sedan traveling west was hit on its right rear quarter by a southbound SUV at Avenue L. The sedan’s male driver, 25, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Avenue L involving a westbound sedan and a southbound SUV. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A Mercedes slammed head-on into a man riding an e-scooter on Avenue L. The scooter was destroyed. The rider, thrown from the wreck, died at the scene. Two teens and the car’s driver were hurt. Speed and inexperience fueled the crash.

A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by a westbound Mercedes sedan near Avenue L and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Speed and inexperience ended him. His body was thrown. He died there.' The e-scooter was crushed. The Mercedes carried three people: a 53-year-old driver and two 16-year-old passengers. All three suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by speed and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 30 - Two sedans crashed on Avenue N in Brooklyn. A 4-year-old passenger suffered a neck abrasion. The collision involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The child was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by one or both drivers. A 4-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat was injured, sustaining a neck abrasion. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The vehicles struck each other with front and right side impacts. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver error as the contributing factor, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A sedan pulled out from parking and hit a bicyclist traveling west on Avenue M in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parking spot on Avenue M collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of both vehicles. The 30-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - Council Member Kalman Yeger joined lawmakers to denounce congestion pricing. They called the toll a cash grab and a war on cars. The move threatens funding for subway upgrades. Riders face delays. Streets stay dangerous. The fight over transit funding rages on.

On September 12, 2022, Council Member Kalman Yeger (District 41) joined a group of lawmakers to oppose the MTA’s planned congestion pricing program. The event, covered by the New York Post, saw Yeger and others urge Governor Hochul to delay or cancel the toll. The matter’s summary reads: 'Zeldin hits congestion toll as cash grab as he cites MTA ‘waste’.' Yeger’s action was public opposition, alongside Rep. Lee Zeldin and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, who called the plan 'a war on cars.' The toll would fund $15 billion in transit upgrades, including new subway signals and trains. Without this money, the MTA’s capital plan faces a giant hole. No safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of transit investment risks more breakdowns and unsafe streets for vulnerable road users.

• Zeldin hits congestion toll as cash grab as he cites MTA ‘waste’, nypost.com, Published 2022-09-12

Sep 12 - Councilmember Borelli and others gathered at City Hall to denounce congestion pricing. They warned of higher tolls, more truck traffic, and rising costs. Lawmakers claimed the plan would hurt working families and outer boroughs. The MTA pressed on, undeterred.

On September 12, 2022, Councilmember Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined a bipartisan group at City Hall to oppose the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's congestion pricing plan. The rally, covered by Crain's New York, featured lawmakers including Robert Holden, Kalman Yeger, Nicole Malliotakis, and Ritchie Torres. The group argued the plan would 'disproportionately harm working- and middle-class New Yorkers, increase air pollution in outer boroughs, and raise costs for businesses and consumers.' Borelli called it 'bad policy for New York City.' The event did not advance a formal bill but marked a public stand against congestion pricing. The MTA and Governor Hochul support the plan to reduce traffic and fund transit. The Traffic Mobility Review Board continues to review feedback. No safety analyst assessment was provided for vulnerable road users.

• Bipartisan group of lawmakers stumps to oppose congestion pricing, crainsnewyork.com, Published 2022-09-12

Sep 9 - A 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The bike and an SUV collided head-on. The bicyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and bruise. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue J in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist and a male driver of a 2011 Honda SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they collided, with impact at the bike's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. The 32-year-old bicyclist sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruise but was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors for the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north; the bicyclist was traveling west with a permit license status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19