Belt Parkway Bleeds. Ocean Avenue Mourns.

Aug 3 - A 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Lexus SUV made a right turn on Avenue Z in Brooklyn and collided with the cyclist traveling westbound. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver crashed into a parked SUV on East 27 Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on East 27 Street collided with a parked 2019 Honda SUV. The scooter struck the center back end of the SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was unoccupied at the time and remained stationary. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old man crossing Knapp Street. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but stayed conscious. Impact came from the car’s left front bumper. Serious injury, no loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Knapp Street struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The vehicle’s left front bumper made contact with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors, such as pedestrian error or lack of safety equipment, were noted. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused serious injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - SUV turned left on Emmons Avenue. Struck a cyclist riding straight. Cyclist’s arm and elbow shattered. No damage to SUV. Brooklyn street, midday. System failed the man on the bike.

According to the police report, a Tesla SUV made a left turn on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight east. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The SUV’s left front quarter panel hit the bike’s left side. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and showed no visible vehicle damage. The report did not note any driver citations or infractions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A sedan struck the rear of a parked box truck on East 29 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered chest abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck was stationary at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast rear-ended a box truck parked on East 29 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old man, was injured with chest abrasions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck was stationary, with damage to its center back end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The truck had two occupants but no injuries were reported. The collision caused damage to the front center of the sedan and the rear center of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546331 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A 67-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue U. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with no signals involved.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling west on Avenue U struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as crossing without signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were recorded. The vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A Hyundai SUV hit a 41-year-old woman outside the crosswalk on Avenue X. The driver had been drinking. She was crushed from head to toe. She stayed conscious as help arrived. The street ran red with danger. Brooklyn stood still.

A Hyundai SUV traveling south on Avenue X near East 16th Street struck a 41-year-old woman who was walking outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had been drinking.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was licensed. The crash left the pedestrian severely injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data points to driver impairment as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - A 38-year-old woman was injured crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn. The SUV hit her center front end. She suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when struck.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle had no occupants and no further details on driver actions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 9 - E-bike turned right off Nostrand Avenue. Hit a 50-year-old man walking off the roadway. Shoulder and arm scraped. Police cite driver distraction and improper lane use.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on Nostrand Avenue made a right turn onto Avenue V and struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his upper arm and shoulder and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, as well as improper passing or lane usage, as contributing factors. The e-bike's center front end hit the pedestrian and was damaged. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - A male driver fell asleep and rear-ended a slowing SUV on Belt Parkway. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The male driver was unlicensed and following too closely.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a 2011 Jeep SUV fell asleep at the wheel and rear-ended a 2019 Jeep SUV that was slowing or stopping on Belt Parkway. The female driver of the second vehicle, age 57, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists the male driver’s contributing factors as falling asleep and following too closely. The male driver was unlicensed. The collision caused center front-end damage to the first vehicle and center back-end damage to the second. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 19 - An 86-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg injury when a sedan backed into her on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted and backed unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2013 Chrysler sedan backed into an 86-year-old female pedestrian on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and backing unsafely as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast before the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - A 10-year-old girl riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The girl was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The girl was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling north struck an eastbound e-scooter driven by a 10-year-old girl. The girl was ejected from the scooter and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the SUV driver. The injured girl was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front end. The girl was in shock and suffered injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A 21-year-old man was struck by a BMW sedan while crossing Emmons Avenue with the signal. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 BMW sedan traveling east struck him on the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 9 - Two sedans crashed on East 27 Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. The impact hit the front ends of both vehicles. Unsafe speed was a factor. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 27 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the front ends of both vehicles. One driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a crash with a 2020 Honda SUV in Brooklyn. The bike and SUV collided front-center as the SUV made a right turn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was partially ejected and injured when his bike collided with a southbound 2020 Honda SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when intersecting with turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512028 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A 14-year-old boy was struck by a westbound sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver hit the pedestrian with the car’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck by a westbound BMW sedan, which impacted the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling factors were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - Two sedans crashed on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling north. One driver suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. Multiple parked cars were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling north when the crash occurred. One driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The collision involved impact to the center back end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Several parked sedans nearby also sustained damage. The police identified unsafe speed as the driver error leading to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511471 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue X in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened during a left turn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way while driving at an unsafe speed. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509794 - 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