Oct 9 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old male bicyclist on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue T collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 23 - A 45-year-old man was hit on Quentin Road in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Quentin Road made a left turn and struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 20 - A 70-year-old man crossing East 9 Street with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 9 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision involved a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northwest, making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.

A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.

A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A driver ran a red light in Coney Island, struck a 10-year-old boy crossing with his grandmother, then fled. The boy screamed in pain, his foot run over. The intersection is notorious for crashes. Streets near schools remain deadly, especially for children of color.

On September 15, 2022, a hit-and-run driver injured a 10-year-old boy at W. 20th Street and Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island. The boy, walking home from school with his grandmother, was struck as the driver sped through a red light and fled the scene. Witnesses described chaos and pain. Streetsblog reports, 'streets near schools are more dangerous on average than other city streets.' Council Member Inna Vernikov, whose district includes the area, was recently caught speeding in school zones 23 times. Data shows a 57% higher crash rate and 25% more injuries per mile near schools during peak hours. The danger is worse outside schools serving mostly students of color. The 60th Precinct, where the crash occurred, has seen 711 crashes this year, injuring 57 pedestrians and 26 cyclists. Systemic neglect and reckless driving keep children at risk.

• Hit-and-Run Driver Injures a Kid on His Way Home From School in Coney Island, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-15

Sep 15 - Council Member Inna Vernikov racked up 23 school-zone speeding tickets since 2020. She voted against expanding speed cameras. Her car also collected 31 other violations. Vernikov calls cameras a cash grab. Critics say her record endangers children and all road users.

Council Member Inna Vernikov’s car received 23 school-zone speeding tickets since mid-2020, including nine in 2022. She voted against the Council’s home rule message to expand New York’s speed camera program, which would allow 24/7 automated enforcement. Vernikov called speed cameras a scheme to 'take away more of our hard-earned money.' The bill, debated in September 2022, was opposed by Vernikov and others, despite rising traffic deaths. Her car also received 31 non-moving violations, including parking at fire hydrants and in bus lanes. Democratic challenger Amber Adler and StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure condemned Vernikov’s driving and her vote, saying she endangers constituents. Vernikov has advocated for armed guards and mental health reforms in schools, but opposes proven traffic safety measures. No safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.

• Trump-Loving Anti-Camera Pol Has 23 School-Zone Speeding Tickets!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-15

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 GMC SUV slammed into the back of a Ford sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered chest, back, and neck injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2012 GMC SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway rear-ended a 2011 Ford sedan also heading north. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Three occupants in the sedan were injured: a 23-year-old male driver with chest injuries, a 40-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 33-year-old male front passenger with neck injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - An e-bike rider was injured in a crash with an SUV on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision with a 2022 Lexus SUV on Ocean Parkway near Avenue P in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling north, struck the bike's right front bumper with its left front quarter panel. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A sedan struck a moped’s side on Coney Island Avenue. A 15-year-old passenger flew from the moped, hit his head, and lost consciousness. The moped was demolished. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east collided with a northbound moped on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the moped’s left side, ejecting a 15-year-old male passenger. He suffered head injuries, internal complaints, and lost consciousness. The moped was demolished. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver held a permit. The crash shows the danger of driver errors and the vulnerability of young passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A driver ran a signal on Ocean Parkway. Four vehicles collided. One man suffered head injuries. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. Sirens cut the air. Streets held the wreckage.

According to the police report, four vehicles collided on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and semiconsciousness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, showing a driver ignored signals and failed to yield. The crash involved sedans, an SUV, and a box truck. Impact struck front ends and a left bumper. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - A woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a backing SUV struck a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact hit the right side doors of the parked vehicle. The injured passenger was conscious and sustained bruises. The backing driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 1998 Ford SUV backing east on Coney Island Avenue collided with a parked 2011 Toyota SUV facing west. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the parked vehicle. A 35-year-old female front passenger in the parked SUV was injured, suffering contusions and knee to foot injuries. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The backing driver failed to ensure the path was clear before moving. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A 70-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue W in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a right turn and struck the cyclist from behind. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Avenue W was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating the collision was likely low-speed but severe enough to cause significant injury to the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - A 39-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing East 15 Street with the signal. The vehicle struck him with its right front bumper. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 15 Street and Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - A Ford SUV traveling east struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn on East 9 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, an 83-year-old man, suffered whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford SUV traveling east on East 9 Street collided with a 2012 Chevrolet sedan making a left turn. The sedan's 83-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused damage to the front sections of both vehicles. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - An e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the sedan’s right side as the car was entering a parked position. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east collided with a 2014 Chevrolet sedan also traveling east and entering a parked position on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the scooter’s left front bumper hitting the sedan’s right front quarter panel and right side doors. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and female. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A Jeep crashed into a parked box truck on Ocean Parkway. Metal screamed. The right front of the Jeep crumpled. A 39-year-old man’s arm tore open. Blood ran. Distraction ruled. The truck never moved. The street bore witness.

A 2004 Jeep sedan struck a parked box truck on Ocean Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 2004 Jeep slammed into a parked box truck. The right front crumpled. Metal screamed. A 39-year-old man, unbelted, tore his arm open. Blood ran. The truck never moved. Distraction steered.' The crash left the Jeep driver, a 39-year-old man, with severe lacerations to his arm. Other occupants in both vehicles were listed but did not report injuries. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The box truck was parked and stationary at the time of impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 9 - Two SUVs collided head-on on Avenue P in Brooklyn late at night. The 21-year-old male driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Both vehicles had front-end damage. Improper lane usage caused the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Avenue P in Brooklyn around 11:40 p.m. The 21-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by one or both drivers. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver held a valid New York license. Four occupants were in one SUV; one occupant was in the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19