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A 32-year-old e-bike rider slammed into a parked sedan on Blake Avenue. The cyclist suffered leg injuries and abrasions. The sedan did not move. Police flagged unlicensed operation as a factor.

According to the police report, at 5:12 AM on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn, a 32-year-old male riding an e-bike westbound crashed into the left front bumper of a parked 2012 Honda sedan. The cyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions noted. He was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. The report lists the e-bike rider as unlicensed and notes unspecified contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the risks posed by unlicensed vehicle operation and the hazards of parked vehicles in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

A 2023 Honda sedan turned right on East New York Avenue and struck a 29-year-old man head-on. His head absorbed the impact. He lay unconscious, the street silent, his injuries severe and the night unyielding.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan was making a right turn on East New York Avenue when it struck a 29-year-old pedestrian head-on. The report states the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, with damage to the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious at the scene. The incident occurred at 3:29 a.m. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the report, but the narrative confirms the driver turned and hit the pedestrian directly. The victim was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. No driver errors are explicitly named beyond the act of turning and striking a pedestrian head-on. The report does not attribute any contributing behaviors to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-05-21

Council bill targets repeat pedal-assist bike violators. Three strikes trigger a mandatory safety course. Ignore the course, lose your bike. DOT will track results. Three-year pilot. Enforcement, not education, leads.

Int 0874-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 16, 2024, by Council Members Ariola (primary), Hanks, Hudson, Louis, Mealy, and Banks, the bill orders DOT to launch a pilot abatement program for unsafe pedal-assist bicycle operators. The bill summary states: 'Pedal-assist bicycle operators who accrue 3 or more moving violations under city law would be required to take a safe pedal-assist bicycle operation course offered by DOT.' Noncompliance means bike impoundment. DOT must report on course completions, impounds, and program effectiveness. The pilot sunsets after three years. The bill aims to curb reckless riding through strict enforcement.

• File Int 0874-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16

A moped traveling east struck a parked SUV on Watkins Street, injuring both riders. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the moped. Unsafe speed was cited as the driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 on Watkins Street. A moped traveling east collided with a parked Jeep SUV facing south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the moped. Both occupants of the moped, a 23-year-old driver and a 23-year-old passenger, were injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the moped operator. The parked SUV was not occupied at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV struck a 39-year-old man crossing Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact left him bruised and hurt across his body. No driver errors listed. The street remains hostile to those on foot.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV struck him outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by people on foot in areas lacking safe crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two mopeds traveling perpendicular directions collided head-on on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 30-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at 7:18 p.m.

According to the police report, two mopeds collided at the intersection of Stone Avenue and Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:18 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one northbound, the other westbound—when they impacted center front ends. The crash injured a 30-year-old male driver, who was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both mopeds sustained damage described as "other" to their front ends. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard. Impact struck the rear of a Toyota. A 58-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries. Police list no driver errors. Streets stay dangerous for passengers.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn collided at 15:20. The front of a 2007 Mercedes struck the rear center of a 2014 Toyota. A 58-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of the Toyota was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The police report lists contributing factors and driver errors as unspecified. The report focuses on the collision and the resulting injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

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 2024-04-15

Two sedans crashed at Boyland Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were women, injured by the impact. One suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as causes. Damage hit left front bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:10 on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling north making a right turn and the other going straight west, collided at their left front bumpers. Both drivers were female and licensed, with one holding a New York license and the other from California. The driver making the right turn was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The police report highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and failure to yield, as central to the crash, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped turned left through a red at Sutter and Strauss. The rider struck a woman crossing with the signal. Her shoulder was crushed beneath the front end. She stayed conscious. The street bore witness to the violence.

According to the police report, a moped making a left turn at the corner of Sutter Avenue and Strauss Street disregarded traffic control and ran a red light. The vehicle struck a 28-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states her shoulder and upper arm were crushed beneath the moped’s center front end, causing significant injury. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The woman’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but only after the driver’s failures. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls in Brooklyn’s crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV turning left on Saratoga Avenue hit a northbound e-bike. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 p.m. on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2016 SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-bike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The 31-year-old male cyclist was injured across his entire body and was wearing a helmet. The report identifies the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The cyclist’s actions were not listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Amboy Street in Brooklyn, both drivers traveling at unsafe speeds. The crash left a 52-year-old female driver injured with knee and lower leg trauma. Impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, revealing reckless driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:58 AM on Amboy Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided, each traveling at unsafe speeds, a critical driver error cited as the contributing factor. The report states the point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles, indicating a head-on or near head-on collision. A 52-year-old female driver was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, along with whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by excessive speed in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27