Speed Kills in Canarsie. Who Will Stop It?

A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 21-year-old woman struck at Flatlands Avenue and Williams Avenue. She suffered a facial injury and concussion. Found unconscious. The eastbound vehicle’s details remain unknown. The crash left her seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Flatlands Avenue and Williams Avenue in Brooklyn. She was found unconscious with a facial injury and diagnosed with a concussion. The crash happened at 11:10 AM. The vehicle involved was traveling eastbound, but its type and the driver’s details are not listed. The report does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no contributing factors are assigned to her. The report confirms the pedestrian suffered serious harm in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

SUV driver lost consciousness and crashed into a parked box truck on Glenwood Road. The driver suffered head injuries. No one else was hurt. Night crash. Impact was direct and forceful.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old man driving a Nissan SUV east on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn lost consciousness and struck a parked 2005 box truck at 22:18. The SUV driver was injured with a concussion and head trauma. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. The box truck was empty and stationary before impact. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The crash data highlights the danger when a driver loses control, with no other driver errors listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2024-04-15

A motorcycle rider collided with a parked sedan in Brooklyn, ejecting the rider and causing severe leg injuries. The crash exposed driver inexperience as a key factor. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:28 in Brooklyn near East 99 Street. A motorcycle traveling south struck the right rear bumper of a parked BMW sedan. The motorcycle rider, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before impact, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to maintain control or properly navigate around the parked vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's front end and the sedan's right rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 69-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at night, leaving the pedestrian in shock with no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Ford SUV traveling south struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle outside an intersection on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians emerging from behind parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 21-year-old male SUV driver in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving east on East 108 Street. The vehicle struck two parked sedans, causing neck injury and semiconscious state. The driver was restrained but suffered significant pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 108 Street in Brooklyn at 14:53. The 21-year-old male driver of a 2020 Toyota SUV, traveling eastbound, lost consciousness while driving. This loss of consciousness led to the vehicle colliding with two parked sedans, both impacted on their left front bumpers. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. He sustained a neck injury and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor, indicating a critical driver error or medical emergency that directly caused the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

A sedan turned across traffic in Brooklyn. A motorcycle struck it head-on. The rider, 24, flew from his bike. He hit the street, scraped and bleeding. The sedan’s bad turn caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making an improper U-turn westbound collided head-on with an eastbound motorcycle in Brooklyn. The crash ejected the 24-year-old male motorcyclist, who suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the sedan driver’s error as "Turning Improperly." No contributing factors were cited for the motorcyclist. The rider wore a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed. The crash underscores the danger when drivers turn improperly across oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan struck another car’s rear on Flatlands Avenue. Two passengers, both men, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Shock followed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling south on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn crashed into the center back end of another vehicle at 23:25. Two male passengers, ages 33 and 62, were injured. Both suffered neck and back injuries and experienced shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both injured passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. The driver was licensed in New York. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Two SUVs slammed together on East 96 Street at Conklin Avenue. One driver suffered a back injury and bruises. Unsafe speed fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 10:25 a.m. on East 96 Street near Conklin Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were women, each driving alone. The northbound SUV was struck in the right rear quarter panel by the westbound SUV’s right front bumper. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. One driver, age 36, sustained a back injury and contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior were cited. The crash underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Council wants 500 solar-lit crosswalks in five years. Bright signals cut through the dark. The bill demands action and a study. Safety for walkers, not drivers. No more hiding in the shadows.

Int 0301-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to install at least 100 illuminated, solar-powered traffic control devices at crosswalks each year for five years. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law...in relation to the installation of solar-powered crosswalks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Menin, Brooks-Powers, Rivera, and others. The bill also requires a study comparing these devices to standard signs. The city must report findings within two years. The goal: more visible crossings, fewer deadly impacts.

• File Int 0301-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council bill pushes DOT to let schools, centers, and institutions use streets outside their doors. More people, less traffic. Streets shift from cars to community. Still in committee.

Int 0450-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill orders DOT to create a program letting community centers, schools, arts, and religious institutions use adjacent outdoor spaces. The matter title reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to establish a program to allow community centers, schools, arts and cultural institutions and religious institutions to use adjacent outdoor spaces.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Stevens, Restler, Won, and others. The bill has not yet passed. If enacted, it could reclaim space from cars, giving it to people. No formal safety analysis yet, but the measure could mean safer, more vibrant streets for all.

• File Int 0450-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to form a board on school crossing guard deployment. NYPD, DOT, and DOE must report twice a year. The aim: more eyes on street danger where kids cross.

Bill Int 0448-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to an advisory board on crossing guard deployment," calls for NYPD, DOT, and DOE to join an advisory board. The board must send biannual reports on crossing guard needs to the Mayor, Council Speaker, and Police Commissioner. Council Member Kamillah Hanks leads as primary sponsor, joined by Stevens, Schulman, Salaam, and others. The Bronx Borough President requested the bill. The board’s reports could spotlight gaps and push for better protection at dangerous crossings.

• File Int 0448-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28