Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A box truck struck an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered arm injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. Police cite unspecified driver errors. No victim fault. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Avenue O collided with a westbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his arm and hand. He was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver error but not blaming the victim. No pedestrian involvement or victim actions contributed to the crash. The box truck carried six occupants and was operated by a licensed driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - Steel met steel on East 13th Street. An e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV, tearing his leg open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed awake, clutching his knee, breath ragged in the Brooklyn dusk.

A man riding an e-bike northbound on East 13th Street near Avenue P collided with the rear of a parked SUV, according to the police report. The impact left the rider with severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report describes 'blood on the pavement' and notes the rider remained conscious, holding his knee. The e-bike struck the SUV's right rear quarter panel, damaging the center front end of the bike and the SUV's rear bumper. Police list the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors by the parked SUV are cited in the report. The narrative notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the violence of steel against steel and the vulnerability of those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A 36-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries while crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue T. She was hit at an intersection despite crossing with the signal. The crash left her conscious but fractured, highlighting dangers at this Brooklyn crossing.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue T in Brooklyn at 11:59 PM. She was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision but suffered serious lower limb injuries. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face even when crossing legally and signals the need to examine driver behavior and systemic safety at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A 9-year-old boy crossing Ocean Parkway with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling straight. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing abrasions and moderate injury. The driver failed to prevent the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight on Ocean Parkway struck a 9-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, hitting the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The child suffered abrasions and moderate injuries but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian. The absence of driver contributing factors in the report suggests failure to yield or insufficient attention to crossing pedestrians as the likely cause. The collision underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A sedan turned right on Ocean Parkway. It hit a northbound cyclist head-on. The cyclist flew from his bike. He suffered head wounds and bruises. Metal crumpled. Blood on the street. Brooklyn, rush hour.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Ocean Parkway was struck by a westbound sedan making a right turn at Avenue T at 17:35. The crash drove the cyclist from his bike. He suffered head injuries, including contusions and bruises, with a severity rating of 3. The sedan, driven by a licensed New York man, took front-end damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the collision happened during the sedan's turning maneuver. No victim actions or helmet use were cited. The crash underscores the threat turning cars pose to cyclists moving straight through Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 9 - SUV turned left. E-scooter struck. Rider ejected, hit head, fell unconscious. Brooklyn night. No helmet. Streets unforgiving. Metal and flesh collided. System failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 22:41 on Ocean Parkway near Kings Highway in Brooklyn. An SUV making a left turn struck a westbound e-scooter going straight. The 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected, suffered head and internal injuries, and was found unconscious. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver held a permit license from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. No mention of helmet use or victim fault appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

May 29 - Three SUVs crashed hard on East 13 Street. A 68-year-old woman in the back seat took a blow to the neck. Metal twisted. Doors and front ends crushed. The night echoed with the force of impact.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided at 10 p.m. on East 13 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a taxi SUV heading east, a Ford SUV heading north, and a Toyota SUV heading west. The taxi and Toyota SUVs suffered damage to their left side doors, while the Ford SUV was struck at its center front end. A 68-year-old female passenger, seated in the left rear, was injured with a neck contusion and bruising. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight before the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The violent collision left one passenger hurt and vehicles mangled.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 29 - A driver turned left and struck a 28-year-old man crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises to his knee and leg. Driver inattention caused the crash. The street failed to protect him.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling north made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, showing the driver's lack of focus during the turn. The pedestrian's action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a factor. This crash highlights the danger posed by distracted drivers to people on foot in city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - Brooklyn street. SUV swings a U-turn. Moped rider, just 15, gets struck head-on. He flies from the seat. Face bloodied. Driver inattention and bad turn. Streets show no mercy.

According to the police report, a crash took place at 16:58 on West 7 Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. A northbound SUV made an improper U-turn and struck a southbound moped head-on. The 15-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No contributing factors were cited for the moped rider. The SUV driver was licensed. The crash underscores the risk posed by inattentive driving and improper turning on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 24 - A bus and sedan collided head-on on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Six vehicle occupants suffered injuries ranging from bruises to full-body pain. The crash caused shock and trauma but no ejections. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 15:38 on Kings Highway in Brooklyn involving a NYC Bus and a sedan traveling in opposite directions. The bus struck the sedan with its center front end, while the sedan's left front bumper was impacted. Six occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 19 to 59, were injured with contusions, bruises, and complaints of pain or nausea. All occupants remained inside their vehicles without ejection. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all involved, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The police report does not attribute any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions in Brooklyn but lacks detailed driver fault information.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - A 75-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a dump truck hit her while crossing Kings Highway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The truck, traveling west, struck her with its center front end, causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Kings Highway struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The impact occurred at the center front end of the truck, which caused injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The victim was reported to be in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing against the signal, but no driver contributing factors were explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed by large trucks to vulnerable pedestrians, especially when crossing signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - Abandoned poles and wires block sidewalks, trap walkers, and threaten cyclists. This bill sets strict deadlines for removal and transfer. Delay ends. Streets clear. Danger cut.

Int 0921-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 23, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Justin L. Brannan with Holden, Vernikov, Marmorato, and Paladino, demands owners remove abandoned or unsafe utility poles, wires, and appurtenances within 60 days—or immediately if dangerous. Transfers to new poles must happen in 30 days. The matter title reads: 'timelines for the removal of abandoned or unsafe utility poles, wires, and appurtenances, and the transfer of appurtenances to newly erected poles.' Swift action means fewer sidewalk traps and less risk for those on foot or bike.

• File Int 0921-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-23

May 6 - Three SUVs slammed together on Avenue T. One driver bled from his arm and hand. Metal twisted. The police report lists no driver errors. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided at 9:40 AM on Avenue T in Brooklyn. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved a 2023 Cadillac SUV heading west, a 2017 Nissan SUV making a left turn northwest, and a 2023 Lincoln SUV traveling east. Impact points included the Cadillac's left front quarter panel, the Nissan's right front bumper, and the Lincoln's left front bumper. The police report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - Assembly bill A 9877 seeks to kill congestion pricing. Sponsors want more MTA board seats and a forensic audit. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike. The car threat grows unchecked.

Assembly bill A 9877 was introduced on April 24, 2024. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill aims to repeal congestion pricing, add a new MTA board seat for each city borough, and force a forensic audit of the MTA. The matter title reads: 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C).' Assembly Members Michael Tannousis (primary), Mike Reilly, Samuel Pirozzolo, Michael Novakhov, Lester Chang, and Alec Brook-Krasny sponsor the bill. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided. The bill ignores the deadly risk cars pose to New Yorkers outside vehicles.

• File A 9877, Open States, Published 2024-04-24

Apr 20 - A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy crossing East 8 Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. The car kept straight. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy was struck by a northbound 2011 Subaru sedan while crossing East 8 Street in Brooklyn at 17:06. The point of impact was the right front bumper. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report states the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed. The sedan sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The case shows the severe harm pedestrians face, even outside marked crossings, on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - A 16-year-old cyclist collided with a turning sedan on Ocean Parkway. His helmet cracked, face torn, blood pooled on the asphalt. Morning drivers kept moving. The boy lay still, ejected from his bike, shock flooding his body.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old boy riding a bike was traveling straight southbound on Ocean Parkway when he struck a sedan making a right turn onto Avenue S. The collision occurred at 7:32 a.m. The report describes the boy being ejected from his bike, his helmet cracking on impact, and suffering severe facial lacerations. The sedan, a 2022 Acura, was struck on its left rear quarter panel while turning. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the contributing factors. The scene left the teenager in shock, bleeding on the roadway, as traffic continued past.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - A 3-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan at an intersection in Brooklyn. The child suffered facial contusions while crossing against the signal. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 5 Street and Avenue P in Brooklyn at 3:22 PM. The child was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2022 Tesla sedan. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel sustained damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to his face and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as crossing against the signal, but no driver contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections and the resulting injuries to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19