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A 24-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound vehicle on Rockaway Ave. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused severe leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Rockaway Ave and Livonia Ave in Brooklyn around 6:30 p.m. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him with its center front end. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and had damage to its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 25-year-old woman crossing New Lots Ave in Brooklyn was struck by a northbound chassis cab making a right turn. She suffered upper leg injuries and shock. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and serious trauma.

According to the police report, a chassis cab traveling north on New Lots Ave was making a right turn when it struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which caused abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was reported in shock and sustained injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision occurred during a turning maneuver, indicating a failure to yield or properly observe the pedestrian. The pedestrian's crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver’s actions created a hazardous condition resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 36-year-old man suffered full-body injuries after an SUV hit him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle traveling south struck him head-on. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bristol Street and Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn around 11 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 SUV traveling south on Bristol Street struck him with the center front end. The victim sustained injuries to his entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The police report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No ejection occurred, and the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment. The report focuses on the impact and injuries but does not clarify the driver’s fault or violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

A collision on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left three men injured. The crash involved a sport utility vehicle and an ambulance. Alcohol involvement by one driver contributed to the crash. Injuries included whiplash and upper leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:57 a.m. The collision involved a sport utility vehicle traveling west and an ambulance traveling south. The ambulance sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the SUV was damaged on the right front bumper. Three male occupants were injured: a 36-year-old driver and a 40-year-old front passenger in the SUV, and a 60-year-old male driver of the ambulance. All three suffered injuries including whiplash, head, neck, and upper leg trauma. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the 60-year-old ambulance driver. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.

Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.

• Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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