East Flatbush Bleeds—City Shrugs

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 2024-09-10

A 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Kings Highway was struck by a GMC truck traveling south. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a GMC truck traveling south on Kings Highway struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the truck's center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The report explicitly cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 57-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after his sedan collided with a parked car on Rockaway Parkway. The crash, caused by driver inattention and distraction, left the vehicle damaged at the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:06 AM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant of a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling south, collided with a parked 2015 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Hyundai and the left rear bumper of the Toyota. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when no other road users are involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 66-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a vehicle traveling south on Kings Highway. The crash caused head injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision’s impact and severity.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Kings Highway and East 95 Street in Brooklyn at 9:11 p.m. The 66-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling southbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, suffering contusions and bruises. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact and sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by speeding drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two pedestrians, a child and a woman, struck crossing with the signal on Rockaway Parkway. Both suffered bruises. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. Three vehicles involved. System failed to protect them.

Two pedestrians—a 3-year-old girl and a 23-year-old woman—were struck and injured while crossing Rockaway Parkway at Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both were crossing with the signal when hit by vehicles traveling north. The child suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot; the woman had head injuries. The crash involved two sedans and an SUV. Police cite alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The 61-year-old male driver was also injured. The police report highlights alcohol impairment and distraction as key driver errors. Victim actions were not listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two people thrown from vehicles in Brooklyn. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane change led to violent crash. Both suffered serious injuries. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan and an open body vehicle collided on Avenue A in Brooklyn at 9:44 PM. The crash left a 41-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female passenger partially ejected and seriously injured. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage,' 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both victims suffered fractures and abrasions. The sedan sustained front-end damage. Driver errors, including aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes, are listed as primary causes. No victim actions or equipment use contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

A sedan turning right on Rockaway Parkway hit an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the crash in broad daylight.

According to the police report, at 13:40 on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn, a 2021 Honda sedan was making a right turn when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions to the hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 72-year-old man suffered a head contusion while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The crash occurred on Church Avenue near Rockaway Parkway. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at urban crossings.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Church Avenue and Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn at 9:32 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify vehicle type, driver actions, or contributing factors, but the pedestrian was not at fault as he followed the crossing signal. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are documented in the data. The incident underscores risks faced by pedestrians even when crossing legally at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 28-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after his sedan struck parked SUVs and a sedan on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash caused front and rear vehicle damage, with the driver conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:08 AM on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 28-year-old male sedan driver who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan was traveling southbound and impacted the center front end of the vehicle, sustaining damage to the left front bumper. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles, including two SUVs and a sedan, which sustained damage to their front and rear ends. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The driver suffered abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The crash highlights risks from vehicle movement amid parked cars and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorbike traveling north collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn on East 94 Street. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 94 Street in Brooklyn at 2:30 p.m. A motorbike traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained an upper arm injury and abrasions. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and obstructed views in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound e-scooter on East 98 Street. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 98 Street at 16:45 involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The sedan, traveling northeast, was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan driver, a licensed female, had vehicle damage described as 'Other.' The report lists the e-scooter driver's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or other violations are cited. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

E-bike rider thrown from bike on Rockaway Parkway. Shoulder fractured, arm dislocated. Impact struck rear. No driver errors listed. Victim left conscious, badly hurt.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected while traveling south on Rockaway Parkway near East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash struck the center back end of the e-bike, throwing the rider and causing a severe shoulder and upper arm injury: fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report states the rider was conscious and used a lap belt and harness. No driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were cited in the police data. The crash left the vulnerable road user seriously injured, with no fault assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 57-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock after a sedan making a left turn hit her at a marked crosswalk. The driver’s tinted windows and limited view contributed to the collision, obscuring the pedestrian’s presence at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lenox Road was making a left turn when it struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report cites the driver’s tinted windows and obstructed or limited view as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Nissan sedan with one occupant. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted, but no contributing factors were attributed to her behavior. The driver’s failure to see the pedestrian due to tinted windows and limited visibility created the conditions for this serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound sedan struck the right side of an eastbound SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash resulted from a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, according to police.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 10:30 on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 Audi sedan traveling north struck the right side doors of a 2011 Land Rover SUV traveling east. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in responding to external traffic conditions. Both drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred. Damage was centered on the front end of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the driver’s reaction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling east struck a parked vehicle on East 96 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of the moving car suffered shock but no specified injury. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause, highlighting driver error in a quiet residential area.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 96 Street in Brooklyn at 7:00 p.m. A sedan traveling east collided with a parked sedan, impacting the left rear quarter panel of the stationary vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan, a 43-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She experienced shock but no specific bodily injury was reported. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error in lane management. The parked vehicle was registered in New Jersey, and the moving vehicle was registered in New York. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by improper lane usage even in non-traffic situations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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