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Aug 17 - Fifteen-year-old on a minibike thrown from seat. Full-body injuries. Fractures and dislocations. Crash struck late at night in Brooklyn. No driver errors listed. Police report silent on cause.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driving a minibike east on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected in a crash at 10:58 p.m. The victim suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after impact. The minibike showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors. No other injuries or contributing factors are noted. The report does not assign blame, focusing on the facts of the crash and the injuries sustained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 10 - Two sedans collided late at night on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed contributed to the crash, which caused significant damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:47 PM on Rockaway Avenue near Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided: one was going straight ahead, the other making a U-turn. Both drivers, a 37-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured with bodily trauma to their entire bodies and reported complaints of pain or nausea. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report cites alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors for both drivers. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the left side doors of the Ford, causing damage to those areas. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both occupants in shock and injured, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving and excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A 46-year-old woman driver and her 22-year-old front passenger suffered head contusions and shock in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, making a left turn on Legion Street, struck another vehicle with its right front bumper, causing center front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Legion Street in Brooklyn around 6:00 a.m. A 2019 Nissan sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when it collided with another unspecified vehicle. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, resulting in center front-end damage. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, and her 22-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining head contusions and experiencing shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, nor does it attribute any fault to the victims. The crash highlights the dangers involved in left-turn maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - A 45-year-old man crossing Saratoga Avenue was struck by a northbound SUV. He suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cite improper lane use and failure to yield by the driver.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:20 PM. The northbound SUV, driven by a licensed woman, struck him with the right front bumper. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as driver errors. The pedestrian, crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The police report attributes the crash to driver actions, with no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - Two sedans collided at Strauss Street in Brooklyn. One driver made a right turn while the other proceeded straight. The impact struck the right rear passenger, causing neck injury and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM on Strauss Street, Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a 2018 Jeep sedan traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the Hyundai and the right side doors of the Jeep. The collision injured a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Jeep. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injury to the passenger highlights the dangers of side-impact collisions even when occupants are restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A sedan and pick-up truck crashed on Blake Avenue. Unsafe speed and blocked sightlines. The sedan driver, a woman, suffered severe injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Blake Avenue. The 37-year-old woman driving the sedan was badly hurt, suffering injuries to her entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, pointing to driver errors that led to the crash. The sedan was struck on its left rear quarter panel, while the pick-up truck was damaged at the center front end. No actions by the injured driver contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact left the sedan driver injured but not ejected from her car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - Council Member Chi Ossé joined activists at Nostrand Avenue station. They blasted Governor Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing. The delay halts elevator upgrades, trapping seniors, parents, and disabled riders. The street outside roars with traffic. The subway stays out of reach.

On July 11, 2024, Council Member Chi Ossé (District 36) stood with Riders Alliance and other advocates outside the Nostrand Avenue subway station. They protested Governor Kathy Hochul’s June 5 decision to suspend congestion pricing, a move that froze $16.5 billion in MTA upgrades, including elevators for Bed-Stuy’s busy station. The event, covered by brooklynpaper.com, highlighted the urgent need for accessibility: 'We want our elevators, we want our service, and we want it now,' said State Sen. Jabari Brisport. Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest called the delay a denial of basic rights. Ossé called Hochul’s move 'an attack on our most vulnerable constituents.' Only a quarter of city stations are wheelchair-accessible. The hold traps thousands—seniors, parents, disabled riders—forcing them to risk dangerous streets or skip transit altogether.

• Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-07-11

Jul 10 - An SUV making a right turn struck an unlicensed driver going straight. The impact damaged the SUV’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s front center. A 21-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Junius Street at 16:43. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it collided with another vehicle traveling straight north. The other driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 21-year-old male passenger in the SUV, seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat, was injured with abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A distracted driver failed to yield and crashed into a parked SUV on Riverdale Avenue. Both drivers were hurt. Metal twisted. Quarter panels crumpled. Systemic danger on city streets laid bare.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old woman driving a 2022 Jeep SUV southbound on Riverdale Avenue struck a parked SUV at 7:45 p.m. in Brooklyn. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moving SUV hit the parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel, crushing metal and injuring both drivers. The woman suffered injuries to her entire body. The male driver of the other SUV sustained knee and lower leg wounds. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The crash underscores driver errors—distraction and failure to yield—as central causes. No victim actions contributed, according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A sedan traveling south on New Lots Avenue rear-ended a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 2:10 AM on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south struck the rear center of an e-scooter also traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in a complaint of pain or nausea and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan's rear center collided with the e-scooter's front center, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely hit her. The crash occurred on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield while reversing, causing injury and shock to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Acura sedan backed unsafely on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:46 PM. The report states the driver was reversing westbound and struck the pedestrian, who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The contributing factor cited is 'Backing Unsafely,' highlighting the driver's failure to yield while reversing. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - Two SUVs slammed together on Livonia Avenue. Both drivers failed to yield. One man suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash tore up left front bumpers. Driver inattention and yielding failures fueled the wreck.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 17:14 on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles struck at the left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' for both drivers and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for one. A 51-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and shock. No ejection occurred. The police report cites driver errors—failure to yield and inattention—as the causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured driver beyond those listed. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore right-of-way and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - State senators debate cutting the $15 congestion toll. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backs a lower fee if safety and transit gains hold. Liz Krueger wants $1 billion for the MTA. Jabari Brisport slams the rushed process. Trump vows to kill the tolls.

On July 2, 2024, state lawmakers, including Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47), discussed reducing the $15 base congestion pricing fee. The debate, reported by Gothamist, centers on whether a lower toll could unfreeze the program while still funding the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, "Nobody's wedded to $15. We are wedded to the improvements that congestion pricing will provide for mass transit or safety on our streets for cleaner air." Sen. Liz Krueger is open to a new fee if it raises $1 billion yearly. Sen. Jabari Brisport criticized the lack of study and feedback in the process, calling it "irresponsible." Any change needs legislative, MTA, and federal approval. Trump has promised to end congestion pricing if elected. No formal safety analysis was provided for vulnerable road users.

• NY lawmakers weigh lower congestion pricing fee – but Trump could kill tolls if elected, gothamist.com, Published 2024-07-02

Jun 30 - A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight east on Sutter Avenue. The sedan’s front center bore the impact. A rear passenger in the sedan suffered whiplash and neck injury. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:57 on Sutter Avenue involving two vehicles: a 2008 Mazda SUV making a left turn and a 2020 Ford sedan traveling straight east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried three occupants; one male rear passenger, age 41, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus during the maneuver. The SUV driver held a permit license, while the sedan driver was licensed. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736899 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - An 18-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after a northbound SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2005 SUV traveling north on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, and there was no reported damage to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - An 11-year-old girl suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred at 9:31 a.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East New York Avenue near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:31 a.m. A 2016 Dodge sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but this is noted after the driver error and does not shift responsibility. The sedan showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused serious injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - A sedan driver passed too closely to a northbound e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, unlicensed and ejected, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the primary driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:15 on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a sedan and an e-scooter traveling northbound. The sedan driver was stopped in traffic before the crash, while the e-scooter driver was going straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old unlicensed male, was ejected and sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises. The police report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan struck the e-scooter on its left side doors, but the sedan sustained no damage. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the sedan driver's failure to maintain safe passing distance, which led to the severe injuries of the vulnerable e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A left turn went wrong. A pick-up truck struck a turning car on Rockaway Avenue. The impact gashed the driver's chest. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Brooklyn street, midday, danger plain.

According to the police report, a crash took place on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:35 AM. A pick-up truck heading west collided with a vehicle making a left turn. Police cited 'Turning Improperly' as the cause. The turning vehicle's left front bumper and the truck's center front end took the hit. The male driver of the turning car suffered chest abrasions and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report lists only driver error—improper turning—as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A sedan hit two women off Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered knee and leg injuries. The driver ignored traffic control and sped, leaving pain and shock behind.

According to the police report, a 2021 GMC sedan traveling south near 397 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn struck two female pedestrians, ages 55 and 63, who were not in the roadway or at an intersection. Both women suffered injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, and were reported in shock with pain or nausea. The report lists the driver's disregard for traffic control devices and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrian actions contributed to the collision. The police report centers the driver’s failure to obey traffic control and excessive speed as causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19