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Nov 28 - A woman, 49, struck at Rockaway and Pitkin. Her leg shattered. No driver errors listed. Night crash. Police report silent on cause. Danger remains at this Brooklyn crossing.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Rockaway Avenue and Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:18 p.m. She suffered serious fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes she was conscious after the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the report. The vehicle type is unspecified. The absence of identified causes highlights the persistent risk pedestrians face at this intersection, where severe injuries can occur even when police find no fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A 31-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while getting out of a parked sedan on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage. The incident highlights risks around parked vehicles in traffic.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a parked 2023 Toyota sedan on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:00 AM. The vehicle was stationary and showed no damage, with the point of impact recorded on the right side doors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained internal complaints and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with a severity level of 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's action of exiting the vehicle was noted, but no helmet or crossing signal factors were involved. This crash underscores the dangers pedestrians face around parked vehicles, even without visible vehicle damage or clear driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A driver struck three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, hit a vehicle with a pregnant woman, then crashed into an empty car. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her at the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.

Gothamist reported on November 27, 2024, that a New York City Housing Authority employee was arrested after a chaotic crash in Brooklyn. According to police, the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," then "drove away, dragging the person several feet and hitting another car with a pregnant woman inside." She struck a third, empty car before New York City Sheriffs arrested her nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation, but no serious injuries were reported. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of hit-and-run behavior and the risks faced by vulnerable road users at busy intersections.

• Three-Car Brooklyn Crash Sparks Arrest, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 8 - A 53-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pickup truck backed unsafely in Brooklyn. The impact struck the pedestrian outside the roadway, causing contusions and bruises. The driver’s failure to back safely led to the collision.

According to the police report, a pickup truck backed unsafely near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:05 PM. The vehicle struck a 53-year-old male pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the truck. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver’s unsafe backing maneuver directly caused the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 6 - A driver backing west on Pitkin Avenue hit a 27-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered hip and leg injuries. The car passed too close. The street saw pain and shock. Metal missed damage. Flesh did not.

According to the police report, a vehicle backing west on Pitkin Avenue struck a 27-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a driver error. The impact hit the center back end of the vehicle. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The police note pedestrian confusion as a factor, but the driver’s backing and close passing led to the crash. The vehicle was undamaged. The driver held a valid New York license. The pedestrian complained of pain and nausea at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - A sedan slammed into another car’s right rear on Mother Gaston Blvd. The 66-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, at 15:01 on Mother Gaston Blvd in Brooklyn, a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The 66-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash left one driver hurt and underscores the risks of car-on-car impacts in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - A 35-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash. According to the police report, improper passing and unsafe speed caused a multi-SUV collision on Rockaway Avenue. The driver was restrained but injured severely.

At 7:40 PM in Brooklyn on Rockaway Avenue, a collision involving multiple SUVs injured a 35-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' combined with 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The crash involved a 2024 Mazda SUV backing with impact on its right rear bumper, and two other SUVs traveling south, one stopped in traffic and the other starting in traffic, both sustaining front-end damage. The report explicitly cites the driver's improper lane usage and unsafe speed as causes, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle operation and traffic flow. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - A young man crashed into a parked bus on Pitkin Avenue. He suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police cite distraction and cell phone use. The driver had no license. No one else was hurt.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver crashed his Fly Wing vehicle into a parked New Flyer bus on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:12 AM. The driver, alone in his car, struck the bus’s left front bumper and suffered a shoulder abrasion. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. No injuries were reported to others, and both vehicles had no damage. The crash highlights the danger of distracted, unlicensed driving. No fault is attributed to the bus or its operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - Two cars slammed together on East New York Avenue. Both women behind the wheel suffered head and neck injuries. Metal twisted. A parked SUV took a hit. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, at 7:40 AM on East New York Avenue at Boyland Street in Brooklyn, a Jeep SUV and a Nissan sedan collided while both were going straight. The Jeep's left front and the Nissan's center front took the impact. Both drivers, women aged 30 and 37, were injured—one with a head abrasion, the other with a neck concussion. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. A parked GMC SUV was also struck on its right rear bumper. The report lists unspecified driver errors as contributing factors. No pedestrians were involved. No fault is assigned to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after an unsafe speed turn in Brooklyn. The crash happened during a police pursuit. The driver was semiconscious with minor bleeding, highlighting the dangers of reckless vehicle operation.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was involved in a crash at 16:06 in Brooklyn near Junius Street. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The moped was traveling north and was involved in a police pursuit at the time of the incident. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. This crash underscores the critical role of driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and improper turning—in causing severe injuries, without any noted contributing factors from the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 7 - A 49-year-old man suffered severe injuries crossing Lott Avenue with the signal. A southbound sedan making a right turn struck him center front. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations, highlighting critical driver errors in the intersection.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lott Avenue at an intersection, crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 9:00 PM in Brooklyn. A southbound sedan, occupied by a single driver, was making a right turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not list specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision during a right turn indicates a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - A 49-year-old man lay bleeding on Hegeman Avenue, struck while crossing. The car’s front end crumpled. He mumbled, incoherent, as the street fell silent. The crash left him motionless, blood pooling from his leg, danger written in steel and silence.

A 49-year-old pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Hegeman Avenue and 212th, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the man was mid-crossing; he sustained severe bleeding to his lower leg and was described as incoherent at the scene. The police report notes the vehicle was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with its center front end, resulting in visible damage to the car. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named, but the impact location and injury details underscore the systemic danger faced by pedestrians at intersections. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The narrative captures the aftermath: 'Blood ran from his leg. He mumbled nonsense. The car’s front crumpled. He did not rise. The street held its breath.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A 28-year-old man crossing Liberty Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:57 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 24 - Two sedans slammed together on Lott Avenue. A 24-year-old driver took a blow to the face. Police blamed unsafe speed and failure to yield. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Brooklyn night, sirens cut the dark.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 PM on Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 24-year-old male driver with facial contusions. Police cited 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as causes. The eastbound Kia struck the northbound Hyundai, hitting its left front quarter panel. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The injured driver was conscious, restrained by a lap belt, and protected by an airbag. No one was ejected. The report lists driver errors as the main factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 23 - A 52-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision at Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a Jeep and a bike traveling north. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the unlicensed driver as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:40 on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn involving a Jeep SUV and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old male riding north without safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the unlicensed driver of the bicycle as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The Jeep, also traveling north, impacted the left front bumper with no reported vehicle damage. Driver error in yielding right-of-way was the primary cause, with no other contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 21 - A young woman driving a sedan on Chester Street crashed late at night. The vehicle suffered right front bumper damage. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, experienced shock but was not ejected. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:27 on Chester Street in Brooklyn. The driver, an 18-year-old female, was operating a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling north. The vehicle was initially parked before the crash, which resulted in damage to the right front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but suffered shock. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision, highlighting the role of driver error in the incident. No other contributing factors related to the victim or external conditions were noted. The crash involved impact to the right front bumper of the sedan and right rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - Two sedans slammed head-on on Sutter Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One woman suffered shoulder and arm injuries, whiplash, and shock. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list no driver errors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight, one eastbound, one westbound. The female driver of the westbound sedan suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, whiplash, and shock. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact crushed the front ends of both cars. The police report does not cite failure to yield or any other driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19