Crashes Keep Rising. East Flatbush Bleeds. City Waits.

Apr 13 - A 64-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Rockaway Parkway. The impact struck her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the intersection, impacting her head and causing contusions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising but was not ejected. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment was noted. The incident highlights a driver error in yielding, with no blame placed on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - Two vehicles crashed at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV hit the pickup truck’s right side. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts. Damage focused on front and right side panels.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV traveling west and a 2021 pickup truck traveling north collided at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the pickup truck on its right side doors, damaging the front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the truck. Both drivers, a 34-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - 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 2023-03-21

Mar 13 - Two sedans crashed at Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of one car and the right front bumper of the other. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling east, starting in traffic, and the other was going straight north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the eastbound sedan and the right front bumper of the northbound sedan. A 13-year-old female passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger's safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Feb 8 - A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The crash caused complaint of pain or nausea. Details on driver errors are unspecified.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was riding on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with a station wagon/SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any specific driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The crash involved one occupant in the SUV and one bicyclist. No helmet use or signaling was noted in the report. The exact circumstances of the collision and driver actions remain unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 7 - A 19-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 94 Street at an intersection. She suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The driver was making a right turn. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 94 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver was making a right turn at the time. The pedestrian sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. No information on vehicle type or driver details was provided. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-02-01

Jan 27 - A Jeep SUV traveling east struck a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front bumper damage to both vehicles. Improper lane usage was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling east on Kings Highway collided with a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn. The impact occurred at the front bumpers of both vehicles. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old woman, and a 25-year-old female passenger in the sedan were injured, both reporting back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601256 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 23 - A 4-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the car hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured, dislocated upper leg and hip injury.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan traveling straight ahead struck her with its center front end. The child sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle, and no further details about the driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 23 - A 12-year-old boy was struck while crossing Kings Highway at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan involved showed no damage. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling west, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not ejected and was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment was noted. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, who was at an intersection at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 18 - A box truck struck a parked BMW sedan on East 96 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed men. The sedan was hit on its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on East 96 Street collided with a parked BMW sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The truck, also driven by a licensed man, showed no damage. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. The crash highlights the risks vehicles face when parked on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - Two sedans collided on Buffalo Avenue at 2:25 a.m. One driver suffered a head injury and shock. The crash damaged the left front bumper of one car and the right front bumper of the other. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Buffalo Avenue collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a head wound and experienced shock. The vehicles impacted at their front quarter panels and bumpers. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved a Toyota and a BMW sedan. The Toyota driver was going straight ahead, while the BMW was passing. A third parked Hyundai sedan was also damaged. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - A 43-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn failed to yield right-of-way and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 17 - A 2017 Honda sedan struck an object with its left front bumper on Rockaway Parkway. The female driver and front passenger suffered head and chest injuries. Both wore seat belts and were not ejected. They reported pain and shock after the impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling south on Rockaway Parkway collided with an unspecified object, impacting the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver, a 22-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and was in shock. The front passenger, a 27-year-old man, suffered a chest injury and was also in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - A 64-year-old woman was struck while crossing Rutland Road at East 94 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Rutland Road at East 94 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report focuses on the pedestrian's injuries and crossing behavior without identifying any driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 19 - A man, 38, struck near Brookdale Plaza. He suffered fractures and dislocations across his body. Found unconscious. Vehicle and driver details unknown. No listed driver errors. Brooklyn street, silent witness.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was struck near Brookdale Plaza in Brooklyn. He suffered severe injuries—fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his entire body—and was found unconscious at the scene. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any driver actions. No contributing factors or driver errors are listed. The pedestrian's location and actions before the crash are unknown. No mention of helmet or safety equipment is made. The report centers on the pedestrian's critical injuries, with no details on fault or cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19