Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 6 - A Brooklyn driver suffered injuries in a collision involving two SUVs on Avenue U. Police reports cite alcohol involvement as a key factor. The injured driver was semiconscious but not ejected. Vehicle damage was limited to bumper and door impacts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:09 AM on Avenue U in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles. The driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, was injured and found semiconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. One SUV was traveling westbound going straight ahead while the other was parked with damage to its left rear bumper and left side doors. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The collision caused visible damage to the left rear bumper and left side doors of the parked vehicles. This incident highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - Assembly bill A 4214 lets drivers escape speed camera tickets if paperwork is sloppy. Missing, wrong, or unreadable info means no fine. Vulnerable road users lose a layer of protection.

Assembly bill A 4214, sponsored by Mike Reilly (District 62) with Michael Novakhov and Joe DeStefano, sits at the sponsorship stage. Introduced January 31, 2025, it reads: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed...if any information...is omitted...misdescribed or illegible.' The bill weakens speed camera enforcement by letting drivers dodge tickets on technicalities. No safety analyst has weighed in, but the measure chips away at a tool that slows cars and shields people on foot and bike.

• File A 4214, Open States, Published 2025-01-31

Jan 31 - Assembly bill A 4147 orders bold yellow signs near speed cameras. Signs must stand within fifty feet. Drivers get clear warning. Sponsors push for visibility. No mention of direct safety gains for walkers or riders.

Assembly bill A 4147 was introduced on January 31, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to requirements for signs providing notice of the use of a photo speed violation monitoring system,' demands that warning signs be primarily yellow and placed within fifty feet of speed cameras. Assembly Members Mike Reilly (primary sponsor), Michael Novakhov, and Joe DeStefano back the measure. The bill aims for clearer notice to drivers. There is no analyst note on its impact for vulnerable road users.

• File A 4147, Open States, Published 2025-01-31

Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.

• Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26

Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.

Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.

• File Int 1173-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-23

Jan 19 - SUV backed unsafely on East 13th. Struck moped rider. Rider ejected. Suffered leg and foot injuries. Crash left him bruised, conscious, hurt on the street.

According to the police report, an SUV backed unsafely near East 13th Street in Brooklyn at 14:50 and struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped rider was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.

• File A 324, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 7 - Councilwoman Inna Vernikov blasts new MTA tax plans. She calls the agency reckless and accuses leaders of squeezing New Yorkers dry. The debate rages as the state hides details. Riders and workers wait in the crossfire.

"Governor Hochul has gifted the MTA free reign to grift NYC taxpayers into subsidizing their every irresponsible whim because, to them, New Yorkers are nothing but piggy banks to cushion a malfunctioning agency every time it inevitably falls in a financial hole." -- Inna Vernikov

On January 7, 2025, Councilwoman Inna Vernikov (District 48) joined the debate over new funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The matter, titled 'Mobility tax, other fees to prop up flailing MTA even after congestion toll — but Hochul’s plans remain secret,' centers on Governor Hochul’s undisclosed plans to hike the payroll mobility tax and add new fees, even after a $9 congestion toll. Vernikov, mentioned as a strong opponent, said, 'Governor Hochul has gifted the MTA free reign to grift NYC taxpayers into subsidizing their every irresponsible whim.' The bill’s status remains uncertain, with the state legislature previously rejecting a similar tax hike. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The debate continues in committee, with business leaders and councilmembers warning of harm to affordability and the city’s business climate.

• Mobility tax, other fees to prop up flailing MTA even after congestion toll — but Hochul’s plans remain secret, nypost.com, Published 2025-01-07

Jan 6 - In Brooklyn, a distracted driver crashed an SUV into parked vehicles. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The impact damaged multiple vehicles, revealing the dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 5th Street at 8:40 a.m. The collision involved a 2024 Mazda SUV traveling north, driven by a 60-year-old licensed female driver. The SUV struck parked vehicles, including a 2022 Tesla sedan and a 2015 BMW sedan, both damaged at their center back ends. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver sustained serious injuries, including a fractured and dislocated elbow on her lower arm and hand, and remained conscious after the crash. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, emphasizing the systemic risk posed by inattentive driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.

A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.

NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.

• Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01

Dec 30 - A pedestrian suffered severe injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact fractured and dislocated the pedestrian’s body. The crash unfolded at a Brooklyn intersection, spotlighting driver error in yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue P in Brooklyn at 14:22. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation involving his entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the pedestrian’s severe injuries, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - Three SUVs collided on 86th Street in Brooklyn during a traffic stop. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, left in shock. The crash was caused by driver inattention, with impact centered on vehicle fronts and backs.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on 86th Street in Brooklyn involving three SUVs all traveling westbound. The vehicles were stopped or going straight ahead in traffic when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact points were the center front end and center back end of the vehicles, indicating a chain-reaction crash. A 41-year-old female front passenger was injured with head trauma and whiplash, experiencing shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The data highlights driver error as the cause, with no fault attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - In Brooklyn, a distracted driver caused a side-impact collision involving an SUV and a chassis cab. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 AM near Avenue P in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2024 Honda SUV and a chassis cab, both traveling east. The SUV was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left side doors. The driver of the SUV, a 27-year-old female occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The chassis cab showed no damage despite being involved in the collision. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing side-impact crashes in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

Dec 16 - A van collided with an SUV on Avenue W near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn late at night. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and was semiconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 PM on Avenue W near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old male driver of a 2024 SUV traveling north was struck on the right rear quarter panel by a 2020 Ford van traveling west. The van's right front bumper made impact. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The van carried four occupants, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 11 - Two SUVs collided head-on in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The crash left both drivers in shock.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed head-on at 13:58 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 51-year-old woman in a Jeep and a 27-year-old man in a BMW, were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. Both drivers were restrained with harnesses. The impact struck the center front end of both vehicles. No victim actions were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 10 - A pedestrian suffered a concussion after being struck by an SUV making a left turn on E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision despite the victim crossing with the signal.

At approximately 18:15 on E 14 St near Avenue R in Brooklyn, a pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2024 Nissan SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian, a male crossing with the signal, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage and was traveling south. Driver error—specifically failure to maintain attention—was the primary cause. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19