Belt Parkway Bleeds. Ocean Avenue Mourns.

May 16 - Two SUVs collided on Avenue V in Brooklyn. An 11-year-old girl suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The 32-year-old male driver sustained back injuries. Both were restrained. The crash involved impact to the left rear and right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue V in Brooklyn. The crash involved one vehicle parked and the other traveling east. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. An 11-year-old female passenger was injured with a head injury and was unconscious, suffering a concussion. A 32-year-old male driver was also injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

May 3 - A 13-year-old girl on an e-scooter was struck by a westbound SUV on Emmons Avenue. The SUV hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered hip and upper leg bruises. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a 2005 SUV traveling west on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the e-scooter with its right front bumper, causing contusions to the girl's hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected but sustained moderate injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - A taxi struck a motorcycle from behind on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver held a permit and the taxi driver was inexperienced and distracted. A 74-year-old front-seat passenger in the taxi suffered full-body injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest rear-ended a motorcycle going southeast on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, holding a permit, collided head-on with the taxi’s right rear bumper. The taxi driver was cited for driver inexperience and inattention or distraction. The crash injured a 74-year-old female front-seat passenger in the taxi, who suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No other victims or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A distracted sedan driver struck a northbound cyclist on Emmons Avenue. The crash left the cyclist with arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal meet flesh. Brooklyn night, broken silence.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 46-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's left rear quarter panel. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - A 43-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on Avenue X in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact came from the car's right front bumper. She was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, indicating the collision occurred on the vehicle's front right side. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 30 - An 8-year-old boy was struck on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing against the signal when a southbound sedan hit him head-on. The child suffered internal injuries but remained conscious. The sedan showed front-end damage from the impact.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Nostrand Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The child was crossing against the signal when a southbound Nissan sedan traveling straight ahead struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no blame is assigned. The sedan had one licensed female driver and sustained front-end damage from the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A sedan struck an 11-year-old girl riding a bike on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The girl suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The bike was hit on the right side. The child was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Avenue X collided with an 11-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A 68-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling west, made a right turn and struck the cyclist going straight south. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Bedford Avenue made a right turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 68-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes unspecified contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the right side doors, while the bike was struck at the center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Two drivers collided at Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was going straight west. The sedan made a left turn northbound. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. Distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected. Injuries involved shoulder and head.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver of a 2003 SUV traveling west on Emmons Avenue collided with a 30-year-old male driver of a 2013 sedan making a left turn northbound. Both drivers were injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the shoulder and head, respectively. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles and both wore lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash occurred at 7:51 p.m. in Brooklyn's 11235 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 15 - Two SUVs collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. A 48-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a head injury and shock. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Ocean Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front vehicle. The front passenger, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The rear vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the front vehicle was damaged on its left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - A sedan struck a parked box truck on Knapp Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cited driver fatigue as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Knapp Street collided with a parked box truck. The sedan’s driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue played a role. The box truck was stationary at the time of impact. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the truck sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 11 - A sedan changing lanes on Belt Parkway was struck from behind by an SUV traveling straight. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured and left semiconscious. Unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver of a 2021 sedan was injured after his vehicle was rear-ended by a 2008 SUV on Belt Parkway. The sedan was changing lanes westbound when the SUV, also westbound and traveling straight, struck its left rear bumper. The sedan’s driver was semiconscious but not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV had two occupants; the sedan had one. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - Two sedans crashed on Avenue W. One driver made an improper left turn. Impact struck the right side doors of the turning vehicle. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. Both drivers licensed and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue W when one driver made an improper left turn. The turning vehicle was struck on the right side doors by the other sedan traveling straight. The driver of the turning vehicle, a 20-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and protected by airbags and a lap belt. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the turning sedan and the front center end of the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A 91-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him on East 19 Street in Brooklyn. The bike struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 19 Street made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist going straight west. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 91-year-old man, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The bicyclist was not ejected and safety equipment use is unknown. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.

A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 20 - A sedan struck a 66-year-old male bicyclist on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered head injuries and contusions. The sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 66-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and bruising but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was traveling straight south when the collision occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party, only unspecified factors for the bicyclist. No helmet use or signaling is noted. The impact point was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Feb 11 - A sedan turned improperly on Gerritsen Avenue. A motorcycle slammed into its front. The rider, a 42-year-old man, broke his neck. He stayed conscious. System failed to protect him.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Gerritsen Avenue turned improperly and was struck by a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the sedan's right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered a neck fracture and dislocation but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19