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Sep 9 - Two eastbound drivers crashed near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan’s 37-year-old driver was injured with back pain and whiplash. Several child passengers were involved.

Two drivers going east collided near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both were reported as going straight. The sedan had left-front damage; the SUV had none recorded. A 37-year-old woman driving the sedan reported back injury and whiplash. Multiple child passengers were listed among the occupants. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The report attributes inattention to the drivers. Injuries for other occupants were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 8 - Two drivers collided on Ralph at Flatlands. A 19-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The Kia's center back end was damaged.

Two drivers collided at Ralph Ave and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was hurt. Her 21-year-old driver was hurt too. Both reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north and making right turns. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also records "Following Too Closely" for the drivers. The Kia sedan carried three people and had center back-end damage. The Ford sedan carried one person and had no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.

A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.

Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.

A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.

Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 14 - Council moves to hit rogue vans hard. A checklist. Max fines for each breach. TLC, NYPD, DOT must act together. Crack down on illegal operators who imperil riders and people on the street. The bill sits in committee.

Int 1347-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to keep a compliance checklist. When officers stop an unlicensed van, they must check every rule and issue the maximum fine for each breach. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. Status: Committee. If enacted, it takes effect 120 days later. It targets illegal operators who put riders and bystanders at risk.

• File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.

Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.

• File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 5 - Three crashes. Two dead. A teen fights for life. Metal twisted. Bodies thrown. Streets stained. Drivers lost control. System failed to protect.

Gothamist (2025-08-05) reports three early-morning crashes in New York City. A driver lost control on the Belt Parkway, flipping his car and dying. In Staten Island, an MTA bus struck a 13-year-old on a scooter, leaving him in critical condition. In Brooklyn, a car hit a moped, killing the rider; the driver was taken into custody. Police said, 'Criminal charges for him were still pending.' Investigations continue. The incidents highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users and the deadly consequences of driver error and street design.

• Three NYC Crashes Leave Two Dead, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-05

Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.

• Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.

The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.

A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.

ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 11 - A speeding driver killed two men in a crosswalk on Third Avenue. The corridor’s safety redesign was shelved. The city knew the danger. The deaths came fast, brutal, and preventable.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-11) reports a driver struck and killed Kex Un Chen and Faqui Lin on Third Avenue, Brooklyn. The driver, charged with manslaughter and fleeing, sped through a red light. The crash happened on a corridor where Mayor Adams paused a safety redesign after business opposition. Streetsblog notes, 'Every death is preventable.' Since the redesign was halted, 96 crashes have injured 80 people. The Department of Transportation’s plan would have reduced lanes and added protections. Community Board 7 supported it, but the project stalled. The corridor remains deadly.

• Hit-and-Run Kills Two on Third Avenue, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 8 - A moped struck a 90-year-old crossing Avenue U. Blood on the street. The rider sped off. The man now fights for life in a Brooklyn hospital. Police hunt for the masked driver.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-08), a 90-year-old man was critically injured when a moped rider hit him at Avenue U and E. 14th St. in Brooklyn. The rider fled the scene. An eyewitness said, "He was laid out on the floor. His head was wide open." Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the masked rider. The article notes, "He hit the guy and he left." The incident highlights the ongoing danger of hit-and-runs and the challenge of tracking unregistered or masked moped operators on city streets.

• Moped Rider Hits Elderly Man, Flees, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.

• SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway, New York Post, Published 2025-06-29