Jul 12 - A 21-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The SUV’s right front bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on McDonald Avenue struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A moped struck the left side of an SUV turning left on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Two males, 15 and 17, riding the moped suffered bruises and limb injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east collided with a 2021 Toyota SUV making a left turn northbound on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. Two male occupants of the moped, ages 15 and 17, were injured with contusions and limb injuries but remained conscious and were not ejected. The SUV was driven by a licensed female driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both moped occupants were unhelmeted, but no contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A 71-year-old woman was struck while crossing Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit her center front. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and traveling north. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Coney Island Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a 2022 RAM SUV traveling north, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - DOT will add a mid-block crossing and concrete islands to Parkside Avenue’s bike lane after a truck killed Kala Santiago. The fix removes parking for safety. Advocates demand more protected lanes. Council Member Yeger opposes, citing parking and enforcement.

On June 19, 2023, the Department of Transportation announced upgrades to the Parkside Avenue protected bike lane. The project, managed by Lauren Martin, adds a mid-block crossing and concrete pedestrian islands after cyclist Kala Santiago was killed by a truck at a dangerous crossing. The DOT had installed a two-way protected lane in 2021 but left a key crossing unsafe. The new fix will remove parking spots to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. DOT also proposed painted bike lanes in Flatbush, Midwood, and Kensington, but not protected lanes, despite high crash rates. Community Board 14 members and advocates urged quick action. Council Member Kalman Yeger opposed all bike lanes in his district, arguing for enforcement before installation. DOT plans to finish the Parkside Avenue upgrade this summer and the wider bike network by next year.

• DOT Adding Badly Needed Upgrade To Parkside Avenue Bike Lane But Delays Other Life-Saving Fixes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-19

Jun 13 - A southbound SUV struck a stopped sedan from behind on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a neck contusion. Police cited the SUV driver for following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling south on Coney Island Avenue rear-ended a stopped 2010 sedan. The sedan's 54-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The SUV was slowing or stopping before impact, while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No vehicle damage was noted on either vehicle. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 17-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Ocean Parkway near Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a 2019 SUV and a 2021 sedan. The SUV, traveling south, struck the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck him head-on on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The crash caused bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound on Avenue P was struck by a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was using a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists traveling straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

May 3 - A 16-year-old e-scooter rider crashed into an SUV turning right on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruises. Police cited failure to yield, disregarding traffic control, and unsafe speed as factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided with a westbound SUV making a right turn. The e-scooter rider sustained head injuries and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way, disregarding traffic control, and unsafe speed. The SUV showed no damage and the driver was licensed. The e-scooter rider held a permit license. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers when motorized scooter riders fail to yield and obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 25 - A pick-up truck’s unsecured load struck John Greenfield as he biked Marion’s six-lane Route 13. No bike lanes. No safe space. Greenfield landed in a coma. The driver was cited. Streetsblog Chicago paused. The city’s streets failed a cyclist again.

"We are optimistic about his recovery and know he's going to be back working for fair transit and safe streets as soon as he can." -- David G. Greenfield

On April 21, 2023, Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield was hit by an unsecured culvert that fell from a pick-up truck while he biked at West DeYoung and North Russell streets in Marion, Illinois. The intersection sits on Illinois Route 13, a six-lane arterial with no bike lanes and incomplete sidewalks. Police cited the driver for carrying an unsecured load. Greenfield was hospitalized and placed in a medically induced coma. Streetsblog co-founder Steven Vance reported that Greenfield’s condition was improving, but the extent of his injuries remained unclear. Greenfield’s brother, David, thanked supporters and urged donations to Streetsblog Chicago. The crash highlights the deadly risk of unprotected roads and lax enforcement. Streetsblog Chicago’s coverage is paused until further notice.

• Streetsblog Chicago Editor John Greenfield Seriously Injured in Bike Crash, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-25

Apr 16 - A sedan collided on Avenue W in Brooklyn. The driver, 38, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver inexperience. The vehicle’s front end was damaged. The driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Avenue W, Brooklyn. The driver sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan, traveling north, struck another vehicle with its right front bumper, causing damage to its center front end. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights driver error in failing to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A 22-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion in a Brooklyn crash involving multiple SUVs. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were struck.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving multiple station wagons and SUVs in Brooklyn near East 2 Street. The driver sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved vehicles traveling south and several parked cars. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver’s vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel, and other vehicles were impacted at their rear ends. No ejections occurred. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - A sedan hit a cyclist turning left on Coney Island Avenue. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, was thrown and bruised her face. Both vehicles took front-end damage. No driver errors listed. Cyclist wore no safety gear.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided while both made left turns on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:40 p.m. The 36-year-old female cyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial contusions. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A 49-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Ocean Parkway and Avenue R in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Ocean Parkway was making a right turn when it struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue R. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Honda sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - A 24-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel, suffering facial abrasions.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male operating an e-bike was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Jeep SUV. The SUV was making a left turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn when it struck the e-bike head-on at the left front quarter panel. The e-bike driver suffered abrasions to the face and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify any driver errors for the SUV. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - A 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike was injured in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling east, struck a sedan making a left turn. The boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn between an e-bike and a sedan. The e-bike, carrying two occupants including a 12-year-old front passenger, was traveling east when it struck the sedan making a left turn southwest. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the e-bike was damaged on the left side doors. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 10 - A 10-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an SUV traveling west on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The SUV hit the bike head-on. The child was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sport utility vehicle on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling west, and the bike was traveling south when they collided front to front. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was alone in the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 5 - Two vehicles crashed on Avenue P. A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV hit the sedan’s front end. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV’s left front quarter panel took damage. The sedan’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2019 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on Avenue P collided with a 2013 Ford sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end. The 24-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Vehicle damage was limited to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - A sedan driven by an unlicensed man struck an 18-year-old bicyclist on Ocean Parkway near Avenue P. The cyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles collided front to front late at night in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling east near Avenue P in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, which struck the center front end of each vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the unlicensed status of the sedan driver. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - A 49-year-old woman driving a Tesla sedan north on McDonald Avenue suffered neck injuries. The car’s right front bumper was damaged. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a Tesla sedan traveling north on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver, a 49-year-old woman, was the sole occupant and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19