Speed Kills in Canarsie. Who Will Stop It?

Two SUVs smashed on Avenue L in Brooklyn. Both drivers failed to yield. Unsafe speed fueled the crash. Both drivers and a passenger suffered full-body injuries and shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The crash injured both drivers and a 46-year-old female passenger. All suffered full-body injuries and shock. The report cites unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both drivers were affected by an improper or non-working traffic control device. The point of impact was the right side doors of one SUV and the front center of the other. All occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A BMW turned left across Rockaway Parkway. A motorcycle hit the sedan head-on. The rider, 34, was thrown and killed. His head struck hard. Failure to yield ended his life. Brooklyn’s night swallowed another victim.

A deadly crash took place at Rockaway Parkway and Skidmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a BMW sedan made a left turn and a southbound motorcycle crashed into its right side doors. The 34-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and died at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The BMW driver was licensed and uninjured. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' for the motorcycle rider. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative states: 'A BMW turned left. A motorcycle slammed head-on. The rider, 34, unlicensed, flew through the dark. His head struck. Crushed. Dead on the street.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Two sedans crashed head-on on Avenue D in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries, including concussion and neck pain. Alcohol and unsafe speed contributed. Airbags deployed. Both drivers were in shock and restrained. Damage hit front and side bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue D in Brooklyn at 8:35 a.m. Both drivers, a 27-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were injured. The man suffered neck injuries and complained of pain and nausea. The woman sustained a concussion. Both drivers were restrained with seat belts and airbags deployed. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One driver was changing lanes while the other was going straight. The collision impacted the front and left side of the vehicles, causing damage to bumpers and doors. Both drivers were in shock but not ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Two sedans crashed on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. Three occupants suffered injuries, including back wounds and shock. Vehicles struck front and right bumpers. All occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 98 Street and Conklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle was traveling west going straight, while the second was making a left turn southbound. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second. Three occupants were injured: a 28-year-old male driver with back injuries, a 36-year-old female front passenger with back injuries, and a 67-year-old female front passenger with unknown injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Two vans slammed together on Rockaway Parkway. A driver and her front passenger took hits to the shoulder and arm. Both suffered shock. Police blamed other vehicular factors. No one was ejected. Metal stayed mostly whole.

According to the police report, two vans collided on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 51-year-old female driver and her 17-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered shoulder and upper arm pain, along with shock. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor. The licensed driver was stopped in traffic when the crash struck the center back end of her van. No damage was noted on the struck vehicle. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. Police data highlights driver-related vehicular factors but does not specify failure to yield or other common errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647410 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 63-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV was struck on its left side doors. The bicyclist wore a helmet but was left in shock with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male bicyclist was injured when he collided with a parked 2020 Kia SUV in Brooklyn near Avenue L. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The SUV was damaged on its left side doors at the point of impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 59-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway with the signal was struck by a left-turning truck. The impact hit the truck’s left front bumper. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Parkway at an intersection. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2021 Nissan truck, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was struck due to the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way, listed twice as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report highlights driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue D in Brooklyn. A vehicle making a left turn struck him. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Avenue D was struck by a vehicle making a left turn eastbound. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle involved showed damage to its center front end and right front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Two vehicles collided on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A sedan stopped in traffic was hit on the right rear bumper by an SUV going straight. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered elbow and arm injuries and was incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 80 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, struck its right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with elbow and lower arm pain and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists illegal drugs as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The injured driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The crash also involved a parked SUV that sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway. A 62-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention. Both cars showed heavy bumper damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old female driver was hurt, suffering a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Police listed driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. One sedan was parked before the crash; the other was moving straight ahead. Impact points were the left front bumper of one car and the right rear bumper of the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

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 2023-06-01

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 2023-05-31

A sedan hit a 13-year-old girl crossing at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The driver sped and was distracted. The girl suffered injuries to her entire body. Impact was at the car’s left front bumper. She remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Road struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding and distracted driving in areas where young pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

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 2023-05-22