Apr 6 - A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The collision caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:36 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2012 Jeep SUV traveling south rear-ended a stopped 2013 Mercedes sedan. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, which contributed to the collision. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV sustained center front-end damage, while the sedan suffered center back-end damage. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver's inattention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716206 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A distracted SUV driver struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian walking along Avenue T in Brooklyn. The impact to her head caused contusions and shock. The driver’s inattention led to the collision outside an intersection late at night.

According to the police report, at 11:01 PM in Brooklyn near Avenue T, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered head injuries classified as contusions and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users outside controlled crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 1 - A BMW sedan collided head-on with an e-scooter on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:01 on East 12 Street near Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2022 BMW sedan traveling south and an e-scooter traveling west, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the vehicle operator. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 31 - A 37-year-old man suffered upper arm contusions and shock after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured in the roadway with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 1230 Avenue Y in Brooklyn around 2:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and engaged in "Other Actions in Roadway" when the crash occurred. The injury was classified as contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm, with injury severity rated as 3. The pedestrian experienced shock but was not ejected. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and details. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The report focuses on the pedestrian’s injury and location but does not identify driver fault or systemic issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 31 - A 23-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and injured with abrasions and upper arm trauma on East 14 Street. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and the motorcycle traveling straight eastbound. Helmet use was confirmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 14 Street near Avenue P in Brooklyn at 8:23 AM. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected from his motorcycle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries along with abrasions. The motorcycle was traveling straight eastbound when it collided with another vehicle that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle and the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the vehicle’s left turn maneuver as a critical element in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A sedan making a right turn struck an e-scooter traveling straight on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on Avenue T in Brooklyn. A 2003 Mercedes sedan was making a right turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan driver's maneuver as the critical action leading to the collision. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 19 - Two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn late at night. Both drivers were distracted, one inexperienced. The crash caused injuries including back pain and shock. Damage was sustained to the front bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling on Kings Highway collided at 11:22 p.m. in Brooklyn. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of the 2024 Audi sedan was identified as a 25-year-old male who suffered back injuries and shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers and notes 'Driver Inexperience' for the Audi driver. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Audi and the left front bumper of the Ford sedan. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing solely on driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A southbound SUV struck a parked sedan from behind on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 70-year-old man, suffered whiplash and neck injuries. The crash left the sedan demolished and sent the driver into shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on East 12 Street, Brooklyn. A 2024 SUV traveling southbound rear-ended a parked 2022 sedan, striking its center back end and demolishing the vehicle. The sedan’s 70-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in responding to traffic conditions. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV’s front left bumper was damaged, while the sedan was severely damaged in the rear. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver misjudgment and failure to maintain control, causing serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Two sport utility vehicles collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 62-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:09 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs, both initially parked, collided with impact points on their left front bumper and right front quarter panel. The 62-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Council bill forces DOT to act fast. Traffic study calls get answers in 60 days. No more endless waits. Streets stay dangerous while requests stall. Delay kills. Action saves.

Int 0542-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, laid over since March 7, 2024. The bill reads: 'requiring that traffic study determinations be issued no later than 60 days from the date a traffic control device is requested by a city council member or community board.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Brooks-Powers, Vernikov, and Morano. The bill cracks the whip on DOT, ending open-ended delays. Fast answers mean less time waiting for life-saving signals and signs. The city’s slow grind leaves people at risk. This bill demands speed.

• File Int 0542-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 7 - Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 3 - A 53-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no contributing driver errors or victim actions reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection near East 4 Street in Brooklyn at 8:32 AM. The victim, a 53-year-old female, sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The absence of recorded driver errors or victim actions in the report highlights a crash with limited available details, but confirms the pedestrian was injured at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue U with the signal. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash exposed dangers for pedestrians even when crossing legally in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 12:25 PM on Avenue U near West 7 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, and the vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on driver actions or license status. Despite the pedestrian crossing legally, the incident highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians face in traffic environments. The absence of driver errors in the report does not diminish the impact and injury severity sustained by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 29 - A 19-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after colliding head-on with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled eastbound, impacting at the e-bike’s front center and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:10 in Brooklyn near Avenue P involving an unlicensed 19-year-old male e-bike driver and a licensed male driver of a 2015 Ford SUV. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash happened. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, and the SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors noted. The unlicensed status of the e-bike driver is documented, highlighting systemic risks related to unlicensed operation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 29 - A 17-year-old driver suffered neck abrasions after a sedan struck several parked SUVs on Avenue U. The teen was restrained and conscious. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

A crash on Avenue U involved a sedan and several parked SUVs. A 17-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck abrasions. According to the police report, the teen was conscious, properly restrained, and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicles involved included a 2023 Tesla sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to bumpers and quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash, and helmet or signal use was not listed as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.

Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.

• File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill would pay up to $1,000 for tips that help catch hit-and-run drivers who injure or kill. Police and city workers are barred from rewards. The measure targets unsolved crashes that leave victims behind.

Int 0143-2024, now in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced February 28, 2024. The bill states: 'establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills another individual in a hit-and-run accident.' Council Member Rita C. Joseph leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brooks-Powers, Narcisse, Vernikov, Louis, Bottcher, Hudson, Gennaro, and Williams. The bill excludes law enforcement and city employees from eligibility. The aim is to mobilize the public to help solve hit-and-run cases, many of which remain unsolved, and bring justice for victims.

• File Int 0143-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 27 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Avenue U with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making an improper left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the impact, injuring the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The victim suffered shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue U and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:55 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound 2023 Mercedes sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made an improper left turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report focuses on the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as the cause of the crash, without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 21 - A box truck traveling west on Kings Highway struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a box truck driven by a licensed male driver was traveling west on Kings Highway when it struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock following the collision. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no damage to the truck was recorded. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but the primary cause centers on the driver's failure to yield and inattention. The incident highlights systemic dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to respect pedestrian right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. A 25-year-old woman in the sedan’s front seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers licensed. No driver errors listed. Metal twisted. Passenger hurt.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan SUV and a 2020 Nissan sedan collided at 16:15 on Ocean Parkway near Avenue T in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The sedan’s front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed New York men. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19