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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 2025-08-05

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 2025-08-05

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

A bus struck a 47-year-old woman at a Brooklyn intersection. She suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The bus showed no damage. The crash left the pedestrian semiconscious on the street.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southwest on Junius Street in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Liberty Avenue. The woman suffered head trauma and was semiconscious, bleeding from the head. The bus, a 2009 model, had no reported damage. The point of impact was the right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and none for the driver. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited. No mention of safety equipment or signals as contributing factors. The incident highlights the danger pedestrians face from large vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

A 42-year-old male driver was ejected and injured during an improper U-turn in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front center collided while traveling north. The driver suffered lower leg injuries and shock, highlighting risks from dangerous turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:31 AM in Brooklyn near 611 Howard Avenue. The driver, a 42-year-old male operating a 2022 Ford sedan, was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened. The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact, indicating a frontal collision during the turn. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing driver error in executing the maneuver. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper turning actions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.

Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.

• File S 8658, Open States, Published 2024-02-27

A 21-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a BMW sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Saratoga Avenue near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:39 p.m. A BMW sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, confirming the collision during the turn. No other factors such as pedestrian error or equipment issues were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving at intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians rely on signals for safe crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A southbound SUV struck an eastbound sedan at Junius Street and Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 13-year-old front passenger, who suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3 p.m. on Junius Street near Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 SUV traveling south collided with an eastbound sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. The injured victim was a 13-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injury to the passenger highlights the violent force of the impact despite proper restraint use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 64-year-old man struck at 233 Livonia Avenue. He suffered a fractured, dislocated arm. No driver errors listed. The crash exposes the dangers Brooklyn pedestrians face at intersections.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 233 Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:40 PM. He sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious after the crash. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver impairment. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The absence of identified driver errors in the report highlights the persistent risks pedestrians face at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

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 2024-02-13

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 2024-02-13

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 2024-02-13

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 2024-02-13

Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.

• File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08