Feb 28 - Council bill would pay up to $1,000 for tips that help catch hit-and-run drivers who injure or kill. Police and city workers are barred from rewards. The measure targets unsolved crashes that leave victims behind.

Int 0143-2024, now in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced February 28, 2024. The bill states: 'establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills another individual in a hit-and-run accident.' Council Member Rita C. Joseph leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brooks-Powers, Narcisse, Vernikov, Louis, Bottcher, Hudson, Gennaro, and Williams. The bill excludes law enforcement and city employees from eligibility. The aim is to mobilize the public to help solve hit-and-run cases, many of which remain unsolved, and bring justice for victims.

• File Int 0143-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to stop repeat bus lane tickets for the same infraction within an hour. Drivers get a break. Streets stay the same. No new shield for people on foot or bike.

Bill Int 0339-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024 by Council Member Mercedes Narcisse. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the issuance of multiple bus lane violation tickets for the same infraction within a one hour period,' aims to ensure drivers do not receive multiple summonses for a single bus lane violation in a short span. Narcisse sponsored the measure. The bill does not address the safety of pedestrians or cyclists. It focuses on ticket fairness, not street danger.

• File Int 0339-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill blocks repeat tickets for same bus lane infraction within an hour. Drivers get a break. Streets stay the same. No change for those on foot or bike.

Int 0339-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, the bill would 'prohibit the issuance of multiple bus lane violation tickets for the same infraction within a one hour period.' Narcisse sponsored the measure. The bill aims to stop drivers from getting stacked tickets for a single bus lane offense. There is no evidence this move will help or harm pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers. The danger on streets remains. Enforcement gets softer. Vulnerable road users see no relief.

• File Int 0339-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill blocks repeat tickets for same bus lane infraction within an hour. Drivers get a break. Streets stay the same. No change for those on foot or bike.

Int 0339-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, the bill would 'prohibit the issuance of multiple bus lane violation tickets for the same infraction within a one hour period.' Narcisse sponsored the measure. The bill aims to stop drivers from getting stacked tickets for a single bus lane offense. There is no evidence this move will help or harm pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers. The danger on streets remains. Enforcement gets softer. Vulnerable road users see no relief.

• File Int 0339-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 26 - A 12-year-old boy crossing at a marked crosswalk on Glenwood Road was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact caused back injuries and abrasions. The driver’s inattention and distraction led to the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Road struck a 12-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The child sustained back injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained corresponding damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 25 - A 56-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn on Avenue L. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue L at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash occurred at 8:05 PM in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2024 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, which sustained damage. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by limited driver visibility during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 24 - A 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries, riding without safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 PM on Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn. A 60-year-old male bicyclist was traveling north when he was ejected from his bike after a collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed and riding without any safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was a bike with no damage, traveling straight ahead, while a second vehicle was parked nearby with no damage. The impact point was the center front end of the bicyclist's vehicle and the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 22 - A sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound bus on East 99 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 99 Street in Brooklyn at 18:25. A sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck a westbound bus going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles, resulting in center front-end damage. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male wearing a lap belt, sustained an upper arm injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of an abrasion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors on the part of one or both vehicle operators. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as unsafe speed and other vehicular misjudgments in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704649 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on Seaview Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Four people injured—legs, arms, back, neck. Metal twisted. All victims stayed conscious. No one ejected. Distraction caused the wreck.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:02. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, the sole contributing factor. The 2013 Honda SUV was struck on its right front quarter panel; the 2023 Mercedes SUV took damage to its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 24-year-old male driver with knee and lower leg injuries, a 43-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper arm injuries, a 21-year-old female front passenger with back injuries, and a 21-year-old female rear passenger with neck injuries. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists only driver distraction as a cause. No victim fault is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 15 - A Ford SUV tore into a parked SUV on Cozine Avenue. Metal crushed flesh. The 27-year-old driver was trapped, conscious, pinned at the hip. Sirens wailed. No one else moved. The street fell silent, broken only by pain and steel.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on Cozine Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The report states the 27-year-old male driver was trapped inside his vehicle, suffering severe crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. He remained conscious as emergency responders arrived. The narrative describes the impact as forceful, with metal pressing bone and the driver unable to escape. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause of the crash. No other persons were injured and no victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the lethal force of moving vehicles and the vulnerability of occupants when control is lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - SUV and sedan slammed head-on on Flatlands Avenue. Slippery pavement and failure to yield fueled the crash. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east and a 2014 Acura SUV traveling north collided head-on at Flatlands Avenue. Both vehicles struck at the front bumpers. The sedan's driver, a 26-year-old man, and his 24-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left three people hurt, underscoring the danger when driver error meets hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - 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 2024-02-13

Feb 12 - A sedan making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing against the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2016 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn around 10:45 AM when it struck a female pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southeastbound. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a primary cause. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield in intersections, resulting in serious injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 12 - Two sedans traveling east and north collided at East 92 Street and Avenue J in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old female rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, at 10:16 AM two sedans collided on East 92 Street near Avenue J in Brooklyn. One vehicle, a 2014 Kia sedan traveling east, impacted the center front end of the other vehicle, a Hyundai sedan traveling north, which was hit on its right front bumper. The crash injured a 47-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear of the Hyundai. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 6 - A sedan struck a parked car on East 105 Street. The driver, a 74-year-old woman, lost consciousness and was injured. No one else was hurt. The crash left the moving car’s front and the parked car’s rear damaged.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on East 105 Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was semiconscious after the crash, reporting pain and nausea. The only contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' No other driver errors or victim actions are cited. The parked vehicle was unoccupied. The impact damaged the right front of the moving car and the left rear of the parked car. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - An e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a vehicle striking the e-bike’s front end. The rider suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:43 PM. A 57-year-old male e-bike rider, traveling southbound, was injured when his bike was struck at the center front end by a vehicle traveling westbound. The rider was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The vehicle impacted the right side doors of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - Two sedans collided on East 79 Street in Brooklyn. The driver with a permit was distracted, hitting another sedan making a left turn. The permit driver suffered a head injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:17 on East 79 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans. One driver, holding a learner's permit, was traveling westgoing straight ahead when he collided with a second sedan making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the permit driver's vehicle and the left front bumper of the other sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the permit driver. This driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The other driver was licensed and not reported injured. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the risks of inexperienced drivers operating vehicles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - A Dodge SUV, westbound on Glenwood Road, hit a 68-year-old man at East 105th Street. The driver had been drinking. The man’s skull was crushed. He died on the asphalt. Alcohol and tinted windows cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was killed at the corner of Glenwood Road and East 105th Street in Brooklyn when a westbound Dodge SUV struck him at 6:51 p.m. The report states the driver had been drinking, listing 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian, crushing his skull and causing fatal injuries. Police also cited 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The victim was crossing against the signal, as documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic dangers present. The driver’s impairment and vehicle conditions are central to the deadly outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - A 70-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Flatlands Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 70-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at an intersection, was hit by a Nissan SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19