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• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14

Sep 7 - An SUV driver going east on Eastern Parkway hit the back of a sedan near Mother Gaston in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a head injury. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two eastbound drivers collided on Eastern Parkway at Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV hit the back of a sedan. One driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed as injured. The other driver’s injuries were recorded as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead eastbound, and impacts were recorded as center front for the SUV and center back for the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. The crash damaged the front of the SUV and the rear of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - On Atlantic at Rockaway, a taxi driver collided with an SUV driver. A 24-year-old passenger bled from the face. A 79-year-old driver reported whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

The driver of a taxi and the driver of an SUV collided at Atlantic Ave and Rockaway Ave in Brooklyn at 6:27 a.m. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered facial bleeding. A 79-year-old female driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, the taxi showed 'Center Front End' damage and the SUV showed 'Center Back End' damage. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the drivers and noted both vehicles as 'Parked' pre-crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York. No other causes were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - The driver of a 2024 Hyundai sedan turned left on red and hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Howard Ave. She was crossing with the signal and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and abrasions.

A driver of a 2024 Hyundai sedan turned left on red at Howard Ave and St Johns Pl and hit a 39-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. She was conscious and treated for knee and lower-leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Making Left Turn on Red." The report also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was recorded as "Crossing With Signal" at the time. Police recorded those factors; no other contributing causes are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 13 - A westbound sedan rear-ended another on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old woman in the Toyota’s right rear seat suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."

A driver in a Nissan rear-ended a westbound Toyota on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old woman riding in the Toyota’s right rear seat was injured; she was conscious and complained of internal and back pain. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead," the Nissan showed "Center Front End" damage and the Toyota showed "Center Back End" damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified," offering no driver error codes beyond the crash damage. Drivers were listed with unspecified injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - A northbound sedan hit a 14-year-old on a bike at Ralph and Atlantic. The car’s front end crushed the bike’s rear. The boy went down hard. Leg fractured. Conscious but hurt. Driver distraction marked the scene.

A northbound sedan struck a bicyclist at Ralph Ave and Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 14-year-old cyclist was injured with a leg fracture and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also flags “Following Too Closely” in relation to the crash. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to the sedan and rear-end damage to the bike, indicating a strike from behind while the cyclist turned. These driver errors put a young rider in the hospital on a busy corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.

"Mayor Adams promised to raise pay standards for tens of thousands of grocery delivery workers, and signing Intro 1135 into law is key to fulfilling that. He made this commitment clear in 2022" -- Sandy Nurse

On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.

A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.

""Universal daylighting is a proven, effective way to make our streets safer for pedestrians, bikers and drivers."" -- Sandy Nurse

On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.

• NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - Two drivers crossed paths at Saratoga and Prospect. A 22-year-old woman on foot was hurt at the corner. Two occupants suffered head injuries. Police listed causes as unspecified.

A crash at Saratoga Ave and Prospect Pl in Brooklyn involved two drivers: a westbound SUV and a southbound sedan, both going straight. A 22-year-old woman on foot at the intersection was injured with a leg bruise. A 24-year-old male driver reported head pain, and a 28-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, all contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was at the intersection and listed as "Not in Roadway." The report does not list helmet or signal use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a five-year-old at Bergen Street and Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Late afternoon at the intersection.

A five-year-old pedestrian was injured when a driver in a New Jersey-plated SUV hit him at Bergen Street and Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn around 4:26 p.m. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The driver was traveling south and going straight; impact was to the right front bumper, the report notes. The crash occurred in the 73rd Precinct, ZIP 11233.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A drunk teen sped the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway. He killed a groom-to-be and his cousin. The fiancée sued the driver, NYPD, city, and club. Systemic failures let a teen drink, drive, and destroy lives.

On July 27, 2025, a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway left Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin dead. Jimmy Connors, 17, allegedly drank at Nebula club, drove drunk, and fled the scene. Off-duty NYPD officer Boubacar Barry pursued him in his own car. Both vehicles sped the wrong way, ending in tragedy. Shauntea Weaver, Walker's fiancée, filed a lawsuit against Connors, Barry, Nebula, the NYPD, and the city, citing negligence and wrongful death. The suit alleges Dram Shop Act violations and city liability. No council bill or policy change is involved. Safety impact is neutral: this event exposes deadly gaps but does not shift population-level safety for pedestrians or cyclists.

• Drunk teen killed groom-to-be in Harlem wrong-way horror after night out at NYC club, new suit alleges, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

Jul 24 - A sedan struck a 21-year-old woman crossing East New York Ave. Obstructed view cited. Pedestrian injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan hit a 21-year-old woman as she crossed East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The pedestrian suffered an arm injury and was in shock. The driver and a passenger in the sedan were not injured. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the main contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the risks of limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.

Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.

• Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.

• Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 17 - Council raised pay for grocery deliveristas. EMTs now earn less. Delivery workers face city streets daily. Council chose their risk. First responders left behind.

On July 17, 2025, the NYC Council passed a bill raising minimum pay for app-based grocery delivery workers to $21.44 per hour. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse, matches earlier raises for restaurant deliveristas. The matter summary: 'the NYC Council approved on Monday a pay increase for app-based grocery-delivery workers.' Speaker Adrienne Adams and Justin Brannan backed higher EMT pay, but the bill leaves FDNY EMTs earning less than delivery workers. Safety analysts found no direct impact on pedestrians or cyclists: 'The pay increase for app-based delivery workers does not directly affect the safety of pedestrians or cyclists, nor does it impact street design, mode shift, or driver accountability.'

• FDNY EMT outrage: First responders now earn less than grocery delivery workers after NYC Council vote, AMNY, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 56-year-old man on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and reported shock. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield.

The driver of a sedan struck a 56-year-old man on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and reported shock and pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The driver was a 33-year-old licensed man from New York. The sedan was traveling south, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end. Police recorded no damage to the vehicle. Emergency responders treated the pedestrian for complaint of pain or nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.

A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19