Aug 29 - Steel met flesh at East 82nd and Flatlands. A 25-year-old woman, crossing with the light, was hit by a turning SUV. Pelvis shattered, blood pooled on dusk-lit asphalt. She lay conscious as traffic moved on, the city’s indifference unbroken.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured at the corner of East 82nd Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal in the crosswalk when an SUV, identified as an INFI -CAR/SUV, turned left and struck her. The impact hit her pelvis, causing severe bleeding and significant injury. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The narrative notes the woman was conscious after the crash, lying injured as cars passed. The report makes clear that the pedestrian was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision. All evidence points to driver error and disregard for traffic controls as the direct causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A sedan traveling west on Glenwood Road crashed head-on, injuring the 22-year-old male driver. The driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cite unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn crashed with impact to the center front end. The 22-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed combined with hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - A sedan traveling east struck the rear of a parked box truck on Foster Avenue, injuring the sedan driver. The driver suffered a head contusion and lost consciousness, according to the police report. The truck remained unoccupied and stationary at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:16 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old male sedan driver, holding a learner's permit, was traveling east when his vehicle's left front bumper collided with the right rear bumper of a parked box truck. The truck was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. The sedan driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and lost consciousness briefly. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No contributing factors were assigned to the sedan driver beyond unspecified causes. The collision highlights the dangers posed when moving vehicles strike stationary trucks, with the sedan driver bearing the brunt of the injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 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

Aug 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

Aug 8 - Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn just before 1 a.m. A middle rear seat passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver errors including following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:59 a.m. on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the trailing vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. A 40-year-old male occupant seated in the middle rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock, and complained of pain or nausea. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision's cause centers on driver error, specifically failure to maintain safe distance and distraction, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - Midnight on Farragut Road. Three sedans slam together. Metal twists. A 51-year-old woman bleeds from the head. A 46-year-old driver pinned, clutching her leg. Both conscious. Both battered. The dark street swallows their cries.

According to the police report, three sedans collided at midnight on Farragut Road near East 84th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left a 51-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, bleeding from the head with crush injuries. A 46-year-old woman, driving one of the vehicles, suffered crush injuries to her leg and was pinned in the wreck. Both victims remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all vehicles involved, calling attention to unspecified driver actions or systemic vehicular failures. No evidence in the report points to any error or contributing behavior by the injured women. The crash unfolded in darkness, and the violence of the impact left both victims wounded and trapped, underscoring the persistent dangers facing vehicle occupants on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A taxi traveling west on Ditmas Avenue struck its own right rear passenger, causing a head contusion. The 45-year-old female occupant, secured by lap belt and harness, suffered bruising but was conscious. No driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota taxi was traveling west on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:55 PM when the collision occurred. The injured party was a 45-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position, described as a motorcycle sidecar passenger. She sustained a head contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report notes she was secured by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi's left front bumper was damaged, indicating impact from the front left side. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The crash involved no other vehicles or pedestrians. The focus remains on the injury sustained inside the vehicle without any indication of driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - Two sedans collided at East 85 Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The crash caused damage to the left front and rear bumpers of the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:29 on East 85 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling southwest and north. The first vehicle, a 2018 Toyota sedan, was struck on its left rear bumper, damaging the left rear quarter panel. The second vehicle, a 2021 Toyota sedan, sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Three occupants were injured: the female driver of the northbound sedan and two male passengers, one front passenger and one rear passenger, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. All occupants were conscious, not ejected, and wearing lap belts. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the collision between the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - A 59-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was not ejected and showed no visible complaints but was in shock. Driver errors or contributing factors were not specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatlands Avenue and East 80 Street in Brooklyn around 1:30 p.m. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. He was not ejected from the scene and exhibited shock but had no visible complaints. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified with no details on driver actions or license status. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The report centers on the pedestrian’s injuries and the location but lacks explicit driver fault or systemic danger details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - A Mazda tore down East 80th and crashed into two parked cars. Metal screamed. The driver, semiconscious, bled in the dark, shoulder torn, trapped by his belt. Sirens echoed. The street stood silent, witness to speed and inexperience.

According to the police report, a Mazda sedan traveling east on East 80th Street near Farragut Road struck two parked vehicles—a sedan and a taxi—at 3:31 a.m. in Brooklyn. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was found semiconscious, suffering severe bleeding and a torn shoulder, trapped by his lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time. The narrative details the violent impact: 'A Mazda slammed into two parked cars. The driver, 39, lay semiconscious, bleeding, shoulder torn, lap belt tight. Steam hissed. Sirens rose.' The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver error and excessive speed, leaving the driver gravely injured and the street scarred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A sedan barreled through Avenue J, ignoring the light. It hit a 60-year-old man head-on in the crosswalk. His arm split open. Blood pooled on the Brooklyn pavement. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J at East 93rd Street struck a 60-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the vehicle 'ran the light and struck a 60-year-old man in the crosswalk' with a head-on impact, causing severe lacerations to the victim's arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals and fail to yield to people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - Two sedans slammed together on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. Both driver and passenger suffered leg and hip injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 11 p.m. on Glenwood Road near East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 23-year-old woman driving and her 23-year-old male passenger, both suffering abrasions to the hip, upper leg, knee, and lower leg. Both were conscious and restrained at impact. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A taxi and sedan crashed head-on on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, traveling south, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the collision, which caused serious injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 0:51 AM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn involving a taxi traveling south and a sedan traveling north. The taxi driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the taxi driver. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the crash. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - Two SUVs collided at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn when one driver made an improper right turn. The female driver of the southbound SUV suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite turning improperly as the key contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM near 2000 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two SUVs were involved: a 2020 Lexus traveling south going straight ahead, and a 2014 Toyota making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Lexus and the center front end of the Toyota. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The female driver of the Lexus was injured, sustaining back pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - City officials fight to keep jaywalking illegal. They claim it protects pedestrians. Enforcement is rare but hits people of color hardest. Council Member Narcisse wants change. NYPD and DOT resist. Advocates say criminalization fails safety and justice.

On June 26, 2024, the City Council held a hearing on a bill to decriminalize jaywalking. The bill, proposed by Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, seeks to end criminal penalties for crossing streets outside crosswalks. The matter summary states officials argue, 'keeping it illegal protects pedestrian safety.' DOT First Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione testified against full legalization, supporting only a reduction to a civil offense. NYPD Deputy Chief Thomas Alps defended targeted enforcement in high-crash areas. Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers questioned the law's fairness, noting most tickets go to Black and Brown New Yorkers. Advocates criticized the city's stance, saying criminalization does not improve safety and harms communities of color. The bill remains under debate, with no clear path forward.

• City Wants To Keep ‘Jaywalking’ Illegal For Pedestrians’ Own Good, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-26

Jun 25 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD jaywalking tickets. Data shows Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill seeks fairness, not punishment. Streets should not be hunting grounds. The council will hear the measure Tuesday.

On June 25, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The measure heads to its first hearing before the transportation committee. Narcisse’s bill responds to city data: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking summonses went to Black or Latino New Yorkers; in early 2024, that number rose to 96.5 percent. Narcisse calls this 'a troubling picture of racial disparities.' She states, 'Jaywalking should not be a criminal matter that disproportionately impacts certain groups based on race or ethnicity.' Narcisse urges the city to redirect police resources and end selective enforcement. The bill aims to protect the rights of all residents and promote equity in city policy.

• Brooklyn Pol: NYPD’s Enforcement of ‘Jaywalking’ is a ‘Racial Injustice’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-25

Jun 23 - Two SUVs collided at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash injured two female passengers, both suffering neck injuries and shock. One driver failed to yield and turned improperly, causing the impact. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 near 1772 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn. Two SUVs were involved: a 2023 Honda traveling south and a 2014 Lexus making a left turn eastbound. The Lexus driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, leading to a collision. The Honda was struck on its right front bumper, while the Lexus sustained damage to its center front end. Two female passengers were injured: a 25-year-old left rear passenger and a 35-year-old right rear passenger. Both suffered neck injuries and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—failure to yield and improper turning—as the primary contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - Two sedans collided on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury and shock. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing the crash. The injured occupant was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 on East 80 Street, Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling east and north collided, impacting the right front bumper of the eastbound vehicle and the right side doors of the northbound vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. A 24-year-old female occupant in the northbound sedan sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was not wearing any safety equipment. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report highlights driver errors in disregarding traffic controls as the primary cause of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - An e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a sedan on Rockaway Parkway. The sedan, traveling south, struck the e-bike’s left front bumper as it made a right turn. The rider was left in shock, complaining of pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn at 13:16. A sedan traveling south went straight ahead while an e-bike, also heading south, was making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s left front bumper. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Florida, was alone in the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. The report highlights driver errors related to unsafe lane changing and confusion but does not assign blame to the injured e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19