Oct 29 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered full-body contusions after an SUV made an improper left turn on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The impact struck the sedan’s front center, leaving the driver bruised but conscious, highlighting dangerous turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Avenue J in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old male driver in a 2007 Honda sedan was stopped in traffic traveling east when a 2024 Jeep SUV, traveling northeast, made an improper left turn. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front end, causing contusions and bruises to the sedan driver’s entire body. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage, while the sedan’s front center end was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the hazards posed by improper turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A westbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a sedan also traveling west on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 5:30 PM on Avenue O in Brooklyn, a 2012 SUV traveling west collided with the left rear bumper of a 1998 sedan also moving west. The sedan's 33-year-old female driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained a concussion and injuries to her entire body. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV's damage was centered on the back end, indicating it struck the sedan from behind. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts in multi-vehicle traffic but does not assign fault to the injured sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 9 - A box truck making a left turn struck a 54-year-old woman crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash happened in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling northwest on Ocean Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This collision occurred in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing a left turn directly led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 8 - A 45-year-old male bicyclist suffered full-body contusions after a collision with a southbound SUV making a right turn on Nostrand Avenue. The impact ejected the cyclist partially, causing serious injuries. The SUV’s front end sustained center damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Nostrand Avenue at 3:55 PM. A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV’s turning maneuver as the critical action leading to the collision. No helmet use or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - Two SUVs collided on Avenue I in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel and left side doors. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor. All injured remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:04 on Avenue I in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. Three occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male driver with back injuries secured by a lap belt and harness, a 53-year-old female left rear passenger with injuries to her entire body, and a 23-year-old female right rear passenger also injured across her entire body. None of the injured were ejected from their vehicles, and all remained conscious. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left rear quarter panel and left side doors, indicating a side-impact collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 10 - Two sedans collided on East 14 Street in Brooklyn at night. The female driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were traveling straight when impact occurred at their front ends. Police report lists unspecified driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:04 PM on East 14 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling in perpendicular directions—one eastbound and one southbound. The female driver of the southbound vehicle, aged 18, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles collided at their front ends, with damage to the left front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the southbound sedan. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to driver errors but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver-related causes without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-10

Sep 8 - A three-vehicle crash on Avenue M in Brooklyn left a 49-year-old female driver with head injuries and whiplash. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck by a westbound sedan, while a northbound SUV made a left turn, causing a multi-point impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:14 AM on Avenue M in Brooklyn involving three vehicles: a 2017 SUV stopped in traffic, a 2023 sedan traveling west going straight ahead, and a 2022 SUV making a left turn northbound. The point of impact included the center front end of the stopped SUV, the left front bumper of the sedan, and the right front quarter panel of the turning SUV. The 49-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver. The collision dynamics suggest driver errors related to failure to properly yield or observe traffic conditions during the left turn and while proceeding straight, creating a hazardous multi-vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A 46-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after a GMC pick-up truck struck him while making a right turn on Ocean Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing a fracture and dislocation at a marked crosswalk intersection.

According to the police report, a GMC pick-up truck traveling west on Ocean Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury described as a fracture and dislocation. The report identifies the driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was injured at the intersection. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the severity of the pedestrian’s injuries despite minimal vehicle impact damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV traveling east on Avenue M. The impact struck the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:43 on Avenue M in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old female bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling east when an SUV, also traveling east, struck her. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A sedan driver lost consciousness and crashed into two parked SUVs in Brooklyn. The driver was injured. Parked vehicles took heavy impact. Medical emergency behind the wheel triggered the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ocean Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left rear of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of another. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, lost consciousness and was injured. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver incapacitation. Both SUVs were stationary at the time of impact. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows how a medical emergency at the wheel can endanger even those in parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 14 - A Lexus sedan struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at Avenue N and Bedford Avenue. The impact sent him flying. His head split, blood pooled, the bike folded. He stayed conscious as sirens wailed. The street fell silent. The bumper cracked.

At the corner of Avenue N and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, a Lexus sedan collided with an 18-year-old bicyclist, according to the police report. The crash occurred as both the car and the cyclist were 'going straight ahead.' The report describes the impact: 'A Lexus struck an 18-year-old bicyclist. He flew. Head split. Blood pooled. The bike folded. The bumper cracked.' The bicyclist suffered a severe head injury and was ejected from his bike, remaining conscious as emergency services arrived. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, offering no details on driver errors or specific violations. The focus remains on the violence of the collision and the vulnerability of the cyclist in the face of a fast-moving sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe head injuries after colliding with a sedan on East 13 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved aggressive driving and defective pavement, contributing to the violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:39 AM on East 13 Street near Elm Avenue in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The motorcycle was traveling south and was struck on the center back end by a northbound sedan. The report cites aggressive driving and defective pavement as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the severity of the impact was primarily on the motorcycle and its driver. The combination of aggressive driving and poor road conditions created a dangerous environment leading to the driver's ejection and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - An SUV swung wide on Avenue K, carving a path into a cyclist’s flesh. Blood pooled. The man stayed conscious, pain roaring through his split arm. The driver’s turn, sudden and improper, left steel and bone tangled in Brooklyn’s morning.

A 47-year-old man riding east on Avenue K near East 24th Street was struck by an SUV making a U-turn, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the sole contributing factor, with the SUV driver executing a U-turn into the cyclist’s path. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error—here, an improper turn—on Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - A 30-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit her while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian at the center back end. The driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Nissan SUV struck her while she was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn near East 17 Street at 17:40. The SUV was traveling west and was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The collision occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19