Belt Parkway Bleeds. Ocean Avenue Mourns.

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 9 - Two sedans collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 2 a.m. One driver suffered a head injury and shock. The crash involved a parked vehicle struck on the left side and a moving vehicle hitting with its right front bumper. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 a.m. on Ocean Avenue near Avenue Y in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: a 2024 Ford that was parked and struck on its left side doors, and a 2019 BMW traveling east that impacted with its right front bumper. The BMW driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. One occupant, a 27-year-old male driver, sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the injured driver. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to impacts with parked vehicles and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Emmons Ave in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the front bumpers, leaving the motorcyclist with a concussion and serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:58 on Emmons Ave in Brooklyn. A 20-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound going straight ahead when he collided with a 2001 SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury, specifically a concussion, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the left turn maneuver. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV's left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 6 - SUV driver lost focus on Nostrand Ave. The vehicle hit a 61-year-old cyclist. The man was thrown and bruised. His knee and leg took the blow. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the street unchanged.

According to the police report, a Volkswagen SUV and a bike were both heading east on Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn at 16:40. The SUV struck the 61-year-old male bicyclist, hitting his right front quarter panel. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause, pointing to the SUV driver's failure to pay attention. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this was not a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - A 49-year-old woman suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV struck her while she crossed Avenue U with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing a violent impact and leaving the pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, at 14:47 in Brooklyn on Avenue U near Batchelder Street, a 2017 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, highlighting the driver's error. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not marked as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during turns in busy Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - Two SUVs collided on Gravesend Neck Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors. Both men were conscious and restrained, but injuries were serious enough to be noted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9:57 AM on Gravesend Neck Road in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling east. The first vehicle, a 2005 Jeep SUV from New Jersey, was going straight ahead and impacted the center front end of the second vehicle, a 2019 Ford SUV registered in New York, which was stopped in traffic. Both drivers, males aged 54 and 38, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles, underscoring the rear-end nature of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - An SUV making a right turn struck a 22-year-old male e-scooter driver on Avenue V in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected, suffering head contusions and bruises. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Avenue V in Brooklyn when a station wagon/SUV was making a right turn and collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The SUV driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly," which directly contributed to the collision. The e-scooter rider, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruises. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash but was injured. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper vehicle turning maneuvers in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A taxi driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a rear-end collision in Brooklyn. The impact struck the taxi’s left rear bumper. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a taxi was involved in a collision at 10:26 AM near 37 West End Avenue, Brooklyn. The taxi, driven by a 40-year-old licensed male driver, was struck on the left rear bumper, causing damage to the center back end of the vehicle. The driver, the sole occupant, sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The taxi was parked prior to the crash, indicating a failure to avoid collision or possible driver error from the striking vehicle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist traveling east on Avenue V. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Avenue V was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end striking the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The cyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right side doors, while the sedan showed no damage. The crash highlights driver errors in failing to obey traffic controls and controlling vehicle speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV traveling west on E 16 St. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock and pain. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:02 AM on E 16 St near Emmons Ave in Brooklyn, a motorcycle traveling west collided with a westbound SUV. The point of impact was the left side doors of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver from Pennsylvania and the motorcycle driver from New York. No pedestrian or cyclist victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error and distraction as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - A moped struck a parked sedan on Gerritsen Avenue, leaving a man clinging outside the bike with a bloodied face. The rider suffered severe leg injuries and shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:30 a.m. on Gerritsen Avenue near Everett Avenue in Brooklyn, a moped traveling straight ahead collided with a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. The moped's front end struck the sedan's rear center, causing significant damage. The moped carried two occupants; the driver, a 33-year-old man, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor to the collision. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired vehicle operation and the systemic risk of collisions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - An 11-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Gravesend Neck Road at a marked crosswalk. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was traveling north, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Gravesend Neck Road and East 15 Street in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling north struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the pedestrian’s crossing. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating a direct frontal impact. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - SUV struck an 8-year-old boy playing in the street on Coyle. The child suffered bruises to his leg and foot. He stayed conscious. The crash left him hurt. The driver kept going straight.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on Coyle Street in Brooklyn struck an 8-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. The SUV hit the child with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The boy suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, but does not cite any driver errors or faults. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The incident underscores the danger to children from moving vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A distracted driver slammed into a sedan’s rear on Belt Parkway. The 63-year-old driver up front took a head blow and whiplash. Both cars moved west. Impact was hard. Inattention and tailgating fueled the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 12:15. The trailing sedan struck the center back end of the lead car. The 63-year-old male driver in front suffered a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west, going straight ahead. The lead sedan was hit at its center back end; the striking car was damaged at its center front. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council scrapped jaywalking tickets. Pedestrians can cross outside crosswalks. Police lose a tool for targeting Black and Hispanic New Yorkers. The bill keeps some restrictions. Advocates call it a start, not a finish. The vote: 40 for, eight against.

On September 26, 2024, the New York City Council passed a modified jaywalking decriminalization bill. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, cleared the Council with 40 votes in favor and eight against. The bill's summary states it 'legalizes jaywalking, allowing pedestrians to walk into the street outside of crosswalks.' Narcisse stressed, 'Enforcement has disproportionately impacted certain communities, with 96.5 percent of jaywalking tickets this year issued to Black and Hispanic New Yorkers.' The legislation removes jaywalking as a pretext for police stops, though officers may still intervene for other reasons. The Department of Transportation must now educate the public on street rights and responsibilities. Advocates hailed the bill as historic, but say more must be done to protect pedestrians.

• Modified ‘Jaywalking’ Repeal Passes Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 22 - A sedan making a right turn struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing Avenue Y with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, at 8:24 AM on Avenue Y in Brooklyn, a Nissan sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 20 - A motorcycle and e-scooter collided in Brooklyn, injuring a 22-year-old passenger ejected from the scooter. The e-scooter overturned, causing elbow and arm injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the motorcycle, according to police.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 17 Street in Brooklyn involving a motorcycle and an e-scooter traveling southbound. The motorcycle driver, licensed in New York, was cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter, carrying two occupants, overturned upon impact. A 22-year-old male passenger on the e-scooter was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The motorcycle sustained front-end damage, and the e-scooter was overturned. The report highlights driver error by the motorcycle operator as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19