May 26 - City Council voted to extend and expand speed cameras. The bill lets cameras run all day, every day. Forty-three said yes, seven said no. David Carr voted no. The measure now heads to Albany. Streets may see more eyes, more tickets.

On May 26, 2022, the City Council approved a home rule request to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program, allowing cameras to operate 24/7 for three more years. The vote was 43 in favor, seven against. The matter summary: 'giving the state Legislature the go-ahead to pass a three-year extension and expansion of New York City's speed camera program that allows them to operate 24/7.' Council Member David Carr (District 50) voted no. Other Republicans and two Democrats also opposed. Ydanis Rodriguez, City Transportation Commissioner, said, 'Cameras will be 24/7 the whole year.' The bill now moves to the state legislature, which must act before June 2. No formal safety analyst note was provided for this action.

• NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras, nypost.com, Published 2022-05-26

May 26 - City Council voted to extend and expand speed cameras. The bill lets cameras run all day, every day. Forty-three said yes, seven said no. David Carr voted no. The measure now heads to Albany. Streets may see more eyes, more tickets.

On May 26, 2022, the City Council approved a home rule request to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program, allowing cameras to operate 24/7 for three more years. The vote was 43 in favor, seven against. The matter summary: 'giving the state Legislature the go-ahead to pass a three-year extension and expansion of New York City's speed camera program that allows them to operate 24/7.' Council Member David Carr (District 50) voted no. Other Republicans and two Democrats also opposed. Ydanis Rodriguez, City Transportation Commissioner, said, 'Cameras will be 24/7 the whole year.' The bill now moves to the state legislature, which must act before June 2. No formal safety analyst note was provided for this action.

• NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras, nypost.com, Published 2022-05-26

May 7 - A sanitation truck killed a cyclist in Borough Park. The driver fled, then got summonses but no arrest. MTA workers kept parking illegally at the scene. Local politicians block safer streets. The road still lacks protection. Cyclists remain exposed. Danger lingers.

On May 7, 2022, a sanitation truck driver struck and killed a cyclist in Borough Park. The driver fled but was later found and issued multiple summonses, though not arrested. The crash site remained clogged with illegally parked cars, many marked with MTA vests and NYPD placards. These blockages forced buses to detour and left cyclists at risk. The neighborhood has no protected bike lanes. Local officials—State Sen. Simcha Felder, Assembly Member Peter Abbate, and Council Member Kalman Yeger—have opposed street safety improvements. Abbate, quoted as saying, "Bicyclists need to wear a helmet and be registered," supports more enforcement against drivers but resists bike infrastructure. He doubts DOT safety data and calls for stricter punishment for dangerous drivers, yet maintains opposition to measures that protect vulnerable road users. The MTA stated employees are not exempt from parking rules. The street remains unsafe for cyclists and pedestrians.

• Truck Driver Gets a Few Summonses for Killing Borough Park Cyclist as MTA Workers Continue Dangerous Parking, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-07

Apr 20 - Two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue. One driver turned improperly at unsafe speed. The impact struck the right front bumpers. The driver suffered chest contusions and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan was making a right turn at unsafe speed and turned improperly, causing the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with chest contusions and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. The contributing factors listed were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The other vehicle was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 20 - A 22-year-old woman was struck on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. She crossed against the signal and suffered head injuries and whiplash. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and was struck by a westbound sedan. The vehicle impacted her on the left front quarter panel. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The sedan was traveling straight ahead with two occupants. The driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A 57-year-old woman bicyclist was injured when an SUV backed unsafely into her. The crash occurred on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver failed to back safely.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female bicyclist was injured after a 2007 Chevrolet SUV backed unsafely into her on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was traveling north going straight ahead when the SUV, also traveling north but backing, struck her at the center back end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A 7-year-old boy was struck by an SUV on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian on the left side doors. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Kings Highway in Brooklyn when a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling west struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead before the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet was noted. The child was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue V in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was traveling east and hit the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue V at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2018 Infiniti SUV traveling eastbound. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's contributing factors were unspecified. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - A 49-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck a sedan while making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female driver of a 2019 SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2010 sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight north. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and vehicle interactions on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A 59-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing East 9 Street with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 9 Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2013 Toyota sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions were lawful, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Two vehicles crashed on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan and an SUV collided head-on. A one-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and shock. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The child was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2020 Kia sedan traveling west and a 2019 BMW SUV traveling south—collided on Ocean Parkway near Avenue S in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The crash injured a one-year-old male passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered whiplash and was in shock. The child was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors were noted. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A 15-year-old e-scooter rider was injured on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the scooter. The rider suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Ocean Parkway was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the rider's hip and upper leg. The police identified 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to yield or properly observe traffic controls while turning. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A 78-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected after a collision with a sedan on East 7 Street. The rider suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The sedan struck the scooter’s front, causing serious harm to the rider.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on East 7 Street in Brooklyn. The rider sustained contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries, classified as serious. The sedan, traveling east, struck the e-scooter, which was traveling north, with its right front bumper impacting the scooter’s center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify driver errors or helmet use. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision caused center front-end damage to the sedan and left front bumper damage to the scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - Injuries from crashes surge across New York. Pedestrians hit hardest. Council members and advocates sound alarms. Brooklyn South and the Bronx suffer most. Calls mount for street redesign, tougher enforcement, and urgent city action. Lower-income neighborhoods bear the brunt.

On March 10, 2022, council members and advocates responded to a spike in road violence, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. NYPD statistics show injury-causing collisions up 15.4 percent citywide, with pedestrian injuries up 47.2 percent. The matter is described as a 'street safety crisis.' Council Members Charles Barron, Rita Joseph, and Inna Vernikov called for urgent action, including street redesign, more traffic studies, and stronger enforcement. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives demanded passage of the Crash Victim Rights and Safety Act and expansion of automated enforcement. The Department of Transportation confirmed the rise in injuries and highlighted new safety initiatives. The impact falls hardest on lower-income and communities of color. The council’s response underscores the urgent need for systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.

• BEHIND THE NUMBERS: Road Violence is Soaring Under Mayor Adams, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-10

Feb 23 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Kings Highway with the signal. The driver, distracted and inattentive, made a right turn and hit the pedestrian. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2020 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver’s distraction caused the failure to yield to the pedestrian, leading to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 22 - A BMW SUV and a sedan collided at East 2 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan struck a parked vehicle after impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred involving a BMW SUV traveling east and a BMW sedan traveling south near East 2 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the SUV's left front bumper, then hit a parked sedan. The SUV had two occupants; the sedan had one. The driver errors identified were unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on Quentin Road in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the right front bumper of a northbound sedan making a left turn. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Quentin Road in Brooklyn involving a westbound e-bike and a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his face but was conscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's driver was licensed and female. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe speed and vehicle turning movements in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 15 - Two SUVs collided on Homecrest Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. The crash involved backing and straight travel. Driver distraction was cited as a factor. Damage hit rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Homecrest Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The crash occurred when one SUV was backing and the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the backing vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and female. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 12 - A 36-year-old man crossing Village Road North was hit by a left-turning SUV. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck him at the intersection. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Village Road North in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2019 Audi SUV, traveling southwest, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 11 - Two SUVs slammed together on Coney Island Avenue. Metal twisted. A young woman behind the wheel took a blow to the neck. The street bore the scars. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while heading north on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Honda’s right front quarter panel. A 25-year-old woman driving one SUV suffered a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and side panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19