Crashes Keep Rising. East Flatbush Bleeds. City Waits.

Jun 12 - A sedan hit a pedestrian near East 98th and Lott. The driver sped. The man’s leg and foot were hurt. The driver bruised his neck. Both survived. Unsafe speed caused the crash. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a 38-year-old pedestrian near East 98 Street and Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The 63-year-old male driver was also injured, sustaining a neck bruise. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The driver was not wearing safety equipment. No actions by the pedestrian contributed to the collision. This crash underscores the threat posed by speeding drivers to people on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - Four sedans collided on Church Avenue in Brooklyn around 11 p.m. One driver suffered a contusion to the elbow and lower arm. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The crash caused significant front-end damage to all vehicles involved.

According to the police report, at 23:00 on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, four sedans collided. The vehicles were traveling mostly southbound, with one making a right turn and another making a left turn. The point of impact for all vehicles was the center front end, indicating a multi-vehicle chain collision. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. One occupant, a 57-year-old male driver, was injured with contusions to the elbow and lower arm but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the drivers' unsafe speed. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends, underscoring the severity of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - 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 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Council calls for five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. Streets slow. Danger drops. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. Resolution adopted. Albany must act.

Res 0079-2024, adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 6, 2024, urges Albany to let New York City set a five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. The resolution states: "authorize New York City to set a five mile per hour speed limit on streets participating in the Open Streets program." Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led as primary sponsor, joined by Amanda Farías, Crystal Hudson, Julie Won, and Carlina Rivera. The measure passed committee and full council on June 6. The bill aims to cut speed and risk where people walk, bike, and gather. The council's push now waits for state lawmakers and the governor.

• File Res 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - 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 2024-06-06

Jun 5 - A driver followed too close. A 14-year-old crossing Clarkson Avenue was hit. He suffered bruises to his leg and foot. He stayed conscious. The crash left pain and questions on a Brooklyn street.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy was injured while crossing Clarkson Avenue at East 93 Street in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 1:15 p.m. as the pedestrian used a marked crosswalk. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the driver’s error. The boy suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious after the impact. No other contributing factors were noted for the pedestrian. The vehicle’s point of impact and damage were marked as 'Other,' but the report underscores driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - 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

May 26 - A 19-year-old motorscooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after his vehicle collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 SUV traveling westbound. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding, highlighting the impact's severity.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling westbound collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Toyota SUV also traveling westbound on East New York Avenue. The motorscooter driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. He was reported to be in shock at the scene. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the motorscooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable motorscooter rider, emphasizing the dangers of rear-end impacts involving smaller vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - Two sedans collided making left turns on Rockaway Parkway at Linden Boulevard. A woman riding in the back seat was bruised on her leg and foot. Metal twisted. Glass broke. The street held the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 7:58 AM on Rockaway Parkway near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. The first sedan was hit in the center front end; the second was struck on the right side doors. A 42-year-old female passenger in the second sedan suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - A sedan turned right on East New York Avenue. A 57-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Steel caught her arm, bones crushed. She stayed awake. The car was clean. The pavement, not. The intersection marked another wound.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn at East New York Avenue and East 95th Street struck a 57-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the signal. The report states, 'A sedan turned right. A woman, 57, crossed with the signal. Steel caught her arm. Bones crushed.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her lower arm and remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage, but the impact left the pavement marked. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Right Turn,' and contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The victim’s behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted only to clarify she followed the law. The crash underscores the lethal risk posed to pedestrians by turning vehicles at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 21 - 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

May 16 - Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.

Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0875-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16

May 16 - 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

May 16 - 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

Apr 30 - A 57-year-old man on a bike was struck and badly hurt on Rockaway Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations. No driver errors listed. The crash left him conscious but broken.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist was severely injured on Rockaway Parkway near Lenox Road in Brooklyn at 3:00 a.m. The bicyclist, traveling east and going straight, suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. He was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Another unspecified vehicle, traveling south and also going straight, was involved. No failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes were noted. The point of impact and vehicle damage are marked as 'Other,' with no further detail provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - 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

Apr 15 - 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

Mar 30 - A sedan struck a 45-year-old woman crossing East 93 Street near Winthrop. She suffered bruises to her knee and leg. Police cite driver distraction. The crash marks another blow to Brooklyn’s walkers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 93 Street struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report also notes 'Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s distraction is cited first. The sedan was undamaged and continued straight before the crash. This incident highlights the ongoing threat distracted drivers pose to people on foot in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19