Speed Kills in Canarsie. Who Will Stop It?

A 46-year-old male driver lost consciousness and suffered a serious head injury in a multi-vehicle collision on East 85 Street. The driver was incoherent and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved multiple SUVs and parked vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 85 Street in Brooklyn at 15:49. The 46-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, lost consciousness during the collision and sustained a head injury classified as severity 3. The report notes the contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a driver medical emergency rather than external collision cause. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including several SUVs and parked cars, with impacts noted at the center front end and left rear quarter panels. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The injured driver was incoherent after the crash, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two men suffered neck injuries in a late-night crash on Flatlands Avenue. The sedan struck the SUV’s front end, causing whiplash to both driver and passenger. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:56 a.m. on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2019 sedan traveling south collided with a 2017 SUV traveling east. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the SUV’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, all male and licensed drivers. The sedan driver, 34, and his 27-year-old front passenger were injured, both suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver and "Traffic Control Disregarded" for the passenger’s contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751933 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

A sedan turning right struck an SUV traveling south on Avenue M. The sedan driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:59 PM on Avenue M near East 95 Street in Brooklyn. A sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a southbound SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers, indicating a direct collision during the turn and through movement on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on East 100 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. According to the police report, unsafe speed was cited as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both were restrained by lap belts and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:16 on East 100 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling south and west. Both drivers were injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a likely angle collision. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city streets, resulting in significant injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 56-year-old male driver suffered serious whole-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Ditmas Avenue. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:43 AM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling northeast, was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper from a center front end impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. Another parked 2009 Nissan sedan was involved, sustaining damage to its center back end. The data indicates driver error as a contributing factor, though no specific violations like failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731303 - 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