Sep 14 - At East 105 Street and Avenue J, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 55-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.

A driver in a 2023 Nissan SUV made a right turn at East 105 Street and Avenue J in Brooklyn and hit a 55-year-old woman in the intersection. She sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle and a pedestrian. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was licensed in New York. An occupant was listed with unspecified injury. The point of impact was the center front end. The report places the pedestrian at the intersection. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14

Sep 12 - A driver hit the rear of a stopped sedan on Rockaway Parkway at Conklin. The front passenger in the stopped car was hurt. A child and a baby sat in back. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway at Conklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan hit the rear of a stopped sedan. Police recorded damage to the center back end of the stopped car and to the other car’s front end. A 31-year-old man in the front passenger seat of the stopped car was injured, with shoulder and upper-arm pain and whiplash. A 7-year-old boy and a 1-year-old boy in the back were listed with Unspecified injury status. According to the police report, both drivers were licensed. Contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified for all parties. No specific driver error was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - A dump truck and a sedan collided on Glenwood Road at East 95th Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, 50, suffered whiplash and a shoulder injury. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A crash on Glenwood Road at East 95th Street in Brooklyn involved a dump truck and a sedan at 4:02 p.m. The woman driving the sedan, 50, was injured with whiplash and a shoulder injury. The man driving the truck, 26, had no reported injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were recorded as parked before impact. The report noted center‑front damage on the dump truck and center‑rear damage on the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash. The record lists both drivers as licensed in New York. No other contributing conditions were documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - At Williams Ave and Stanley Ave in Brooklyn, a bus driver turned left as a northbound sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided in the intersection. Two drivers and a 55-year-old passenger were hurt.

Two drivers collided at Williams Ave and Stanley Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan driver traveled north and went straight. A bus driver traveled south and made a left turn. Impact was at the left front bumper on both. Both drivers were injured. A 55-year-old passenger was injured. According to the police report, the sedan was “Going Straight Ahead” and the bus was “Making Left Turn.” Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the involved parties. No other causes were listed. The crash injured the 22-year-old driver with back pain, the 29-year-old driver with minor head bleeding, and the 55-year-old passenger with back pain.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A westbound sedan turned left at 7917 Flatlands Ave and struck a woman who was crossing with the signal. She went down hard. Police cite failure to yield and distraction. The car shows no damage. The street bears the bruise.

A westbound Honda sedan making a left turn at 7917 Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 38-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver and an occupant were listed with unspecified injuries. The vehicle was registered in Pennsylvania and showed no reported damage. The crash location was not at an intersection, and the pedestrian had the signal. Driver errors—failure to yield and distraction—are the cited causes in the report before any other factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of an eastbound SUV collided head‑on at Avenue K and E 102nd. Three people inside were injured: both drivers and a front passenger. Police cited driver distraction.

The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of an eastbound SUV collided center‑front at Avenue K and East 102nd. Three occupants were injured: a 75‑year‑old female driver (knee/lower leg/foot), a 25‑year‑old male driver (entire body), and a 23‑year‑old female front passenger (entire body). According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The persons data also list "Driver Inexperience" for involved drivers. Air bags deployed and occupants complained of pain or nausea. Police recorded the driver errors; no pedestrian or cyclist was listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A northbound driver in an SUV hit an eastbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Avenue J. The SUV's right-front bumper struck the bike's rear. The 27-year-old rider suffered head injuries and severe lacerations.

The driver of an SUV was northbound on Remsen Avenue when the vehicle's right-front bumper struck a bicycle's center back end as the rider traveled east at Avenue J. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded those driver errors for the motorist. The record shows damage to the SUV's right front and to the bike's rear, and that both parties were going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 27 - An unlicensed driver struck a man emerging from behind a parked car on Avenue K in Canarsie. The pedestrian suffered lower-leg abrasions. The driver suffered a facial contusion and was ejected. Police say the vehicle went west and struck him at the center front end.

According to the police report, the vehicle was described as "Standing S," traveled west, and struck the pedestrian who was "Emerging from in Front of/Behind Parked Vehicle" and "Not at Intersection." A 33-year-old male pedestrian suffered abrasions to the knee and lower leg. The 24-year-old male driver suffered a facial contusion and was ejected. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained center-front-end damage. Police recorded Unlicensed operation by the driver. Contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified." The report records the center-front impact and notes no other contributing behaviors for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - Two sedans collided at Glenwood Rd and E 102 St. The driver of a westbound sedan and the driver of a northbound sedan struck at the left and right front bumpers. Two men suffered head injuries and concussions. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded.

Two sedans crashed at Glenwood Road and E 102 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of a westbound sedan and the driver of a northbound sedan were going straight when they collided at the left and right front bumpers. Two men were hurt: the westbound driver (39) and the front-seat passenger (37) sustained head injuries and were listed with concussions. Both occupants were conscious and recorded as using lap belts. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded."” Police recorded that traffic control was disregarded by a driver. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - Southbound sedan blew the light on Glenwood and hit hard. A northbound bus and an eastbound SUV were struck. Passengers bled and groaned. Faces cut. Necks stiff. Brooklyn street turned to steel and glass.

A multi-vehicle crash at Glenwood Rd and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn injured at least four people, including bus and car passengers. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show the southbound sedan had center-front impact and the driver was unlicensed; the bus was northbound and the SUV eastbound, both going straight. Listed injuries include a 33-year-old front-seat passenger with severe lacerations, a 53-year-old right-rear passenger injured, a 61-year-old driver with neck pain, and a 35-year-old driver with facial abrasions. The report flags driver errors first: ignoring traffic control and speeding. The sedan and SUV each show front-end strikes; the bus took right-front damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 16 - Northbound taxi met eastbound sedan. Steel hit steel. Passengers jolted. Chest pain. Whiplash. A child hurt. Brooklyn street. Another crash at E 89th and Avenue N.

A northbound taxi and an eastbound sedan crashed at E 89 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three passengers were injured, including a 12-year-old with chest injuries; an adult passenger suffered whiplash. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and struck at the taxi’s center front and the sedan’s right front bumper. Listed driver errors are “Other Vehicular” for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver injuries were reported as unspecified for one and pain to the chest for the taxi driver. Helmet or signal use is not cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 9 - Two SUV drivers collided at Paerdegat 8 St and E 80 St in Brooklyn. A front passenger suffered a neck injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.

Two SUV drivers crashed at Paerdegat 8 Street and E 80 Street in Brooklyn. One driver turned left while heading north. The other drove south, going straight. A 45-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers. The northbound SUV showed damage to the left rear quarter panel. The southbound SUV showed damage to the left front bumper. Five people were involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The report also lists Other Vehicular at the crash level.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - A sedan turned left into a motorcycle riding straight at E 80 St and Paerdegat 5 St. The 51-year-old rider was ejected and suffered leg injuries and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

At E 80 Street and Paerdegat 5 Street in Brooklyn, a sedan making a left turn collided with a motorcycle going straight. The motorcycle rider, a 51-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported abrasions. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The sedan's center front struck the motorcycle's right rear quarter panel. The sedan was driven by a woman; the motorcycle had one occupant. Emergency responders treated the conscious rider on scene. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - Two sedans slammed together on Avenue J. Five people hurt. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets, midnight, danger in the dark.

Two sedans collided at Avenue J and East 87th Street in Brooklyn. Five occupants suffered injuries, including head, neck, shoulder, and leg trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and drove at unsafe speeds. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal crushed and passengers in pain. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn. Three passengers were injured. One had back pain and shock. Others reported neck and chest pain. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors.

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. The crash involved two eastbound sedans; one was going straight and the other was starting from parking. "According to the police report," three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report notes damage to the center front and right rear of the vehicles. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.

Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.

• Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23

Jul 22 - A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.

A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19