Dec 26 - A 24-year-old man suffered a head injury and shock after an SUV struck his sedan at Avenue J in Brooklyn. The collision, caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way, left the victim with pain and nausea, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 PM on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2023 Tesla SUV traveling north and a 2022 Acura sedan traveling east. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, a contributing factor explicitly cited in the report. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The 24-year-old male sedan driver was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and complained of pain and nausea. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as the primary cause of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 24 - A van struck a sedan on East 91st Street. Three men inside the sedan suffered limb and back injuries. Police cite driver reaction to another vehicle. Metal twisted. Shock followed.

According to the police report, a GMC van and a sedan collided at 17:20 on East 91st Street near Avenue N in Brooklyn. The sedan carried three men, ages 24 to 42. All three were injured—one in the back, one in the shoulder, one in the leg and foot. Each suffered shock. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows how sudden driver reactions to other vehicles can leave passengers hurt and shaken on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 24 - A 34-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered neck abrasions after colliding with a parked box truck during a U-turn on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The crash at 2:53 a.m. exposed dangers of driver inexperience in vehicle maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:53 a.m. on Avenue D in Brooklyn when a 34-year-old female driver operating a 2015 SUV attempted a U-turn and struck a parked box truck. The report cites "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but suffered neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The box truck was stationary before impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This incident highlights the risks posed by driver errors during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 21 - A 35-year-old man driving a pick-up truck in Brooklyn suffered a serious head injury and lost consciousness after a crash. Police report alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Dodge pick-up truck on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn was involved in a crash at 4:54 AM. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper, indicating impact at that point. The driver was injured, suffering a head injury severe enough to cause unconsciousness. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting impaired driving as the primary cause. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by intoxicated drivers operating heavy vehicles in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - A 42-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a marked crosswalk on East 105 Street in Brooklyn, leaving the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk on East 105 Street near Flatlands 6 Street in Brooklyn at 9:30 PM when a 2024 Jeep sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the police report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the critical cause. No vehicle damage was reported despite the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - A sedan sped north on Rockaway Parkway. It struck a 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries to her entire body. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Parkway near Schenck Street struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The pedestrian's use of the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This late-night Brooklyn crash underscores the danger of driver errors in speed and yielding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

Dec 14 - A 25-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred late at night on Remsen Avenue. The driver was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end, indicating a frontal impact.

According to the police report, the crash involved a single moped with one occupant, a 25-year-old male driver. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury classified as severe (injury severity 3). The driver was unconscious at the scene and wearing a motorcycle helmet. The moped, a 2024 Zhilo, showed damage to the center front end, consistent with a frontal collision. The report lists the driver's license status as a permit and notes unspecified contributing factors without identifying clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were identified as involved or injured. The crash occurred at 22:46 on Remsen Avenue, with no further details on the second vehicle or environmental conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 11 - A 34-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal on slippery pavement. The driver’s left front bumper was the point of impact.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Paerdegat 6 St in Brooklyn at 18:41. The SUV, traveling southwest, was making a left turn when its left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Chevrolet SUV with two occupants. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The report highlights pedestrian error and environmental conditions but does not indicate driver violations such as failure to yield. The collision underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing at marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 2 - A 64-year-old woman driving a sedan made a left turn and collided with a northbound van. The sedan’s left rear bumper struck the van’s left front. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, with police citing inattention and inexperience.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 Street in Brooklyn at 17:15. A 64-year-old female sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was making a left turn when her vehicle's left rear bumper struck the left front bumper of a northbound van. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Additionally, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was noted, indicating systemic visibility issues. The van was traveling straight ahead and had one occupant. The collision caused center front end damage to the van and center back end damage to the sedan. The report focuses on driver errors without assigning fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 1 - A 52-year-old woman driving a station wagon suffered a back injury after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Seaview Avenue. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, at 11:42 p.m. on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn, a 52-year-old female driver of a station wagon was injured when a 2024 Acura SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended her vehicle. The impact occurred at the center back end of the station wagon and the center front end of the SUV. The driver of the station wagon was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3. The report explicitly lists the SUV driver’s contributing factors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. These driver errors led directly to the collision and injury. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A driver struck three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, hit a vehicle with a pregnant woman, then crashed into an empty car. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her at the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.

Gothamist reported on November 27, 2024, that a New York City Housing Authority employee was arrested after a chaotic crash in Brooklyn. According to police, the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," then "drove away, dragging the person several feet and hitting another car with a pregnant woman inside." She struck a third, empty car before New York City Sheriffs arrested her nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation, but no serious injuries were reported. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of hit-and-run behavior and the risks faced by vulnerable road users at busy intersections.

• Three-Car Brooklyn Crash Sparks Arrest, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27

Nov 21 - SUV making left turn hit woman crossing with signal. She suffered facial injuries and shock. Driver failed to yield. Impact was sharp, danger clear. Streets remain perilous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman was crossing Farragut Road at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn when an SUV struck her while making a left turn at 6:42 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered facial injuries and shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the driver's error. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, but the vehicle was undamaged. The pedestrian's crossing was not listed as a contributing factor. This crash shows the ongoing risk to pedestrians from drivers who do not yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A sedan traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked SUV on East 82nd Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver fell asleep, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 4:38 AM on East 82nd Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north collided with the right rear quarter panel of a parked SUV. The sedan's driver fell asleep, a critical contributing factor cited in the report, leading to the failure to maintain control and resulting in the crash. The front passenger of the sedan, a 28-year-old male wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The parked SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The report explicitly identifies the driver's fatigue as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - A sedan traveling west on Glenwood Rd struck a parked sedan from behind. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a head injury and shock, with no ejection. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 3:28 AM on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling west collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle impacted the parked car's center back end with its right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The driver of the moving sedan, a 31-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle but complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were licensed in New York, and the drivers were male. The collision resulted from the moving sedan failing to maintain a safe distance behind the parked vehicle, leading to the rear-end impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - Two SUVs collided at Avenue D. Three people injured. Drivers failed to yield, sped, and lost focus. Passengers suffered chest and neck trauma. All stayed conscious, strapped in. Impact was hard. System failed them.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed near 8924 Avenue D in Brooklyn at 9 PM. One SUV, heading west, went straight. The other, heading south, turned left. Both drivers were licensed men. Driver errors listed include inattention, distraction, unsafe speed, failure to yield, and inexperience. Three occupants were injured: a 55-year-old male driver with chest injury and whiplash, a 35-year-old female passenger with chest injury and whiplash, and another 35-year-old female passenger with neck injury and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention, unsafe speed, and failure to yield as key factors in the crash and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - A motorcycle driver suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The collision occurred on Remsen Avenue at 8:09 a.m. Driver inattention caused the impact. The rider was conscious, restrained, and not ejected but sustained fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Remsen Avenue collided with another vehicle also traveling north at 8:09 a.m. The motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant, wearing a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the other vehicle. The driver's injury severity was classified as serious (level 3). No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - Jessica Scarcella-Spanton led Staten Island and Brooklyn politicians in a rally against congestion pricing. They gathered at the Verrazano Bridge, denouncing the plan as a burden on working-class commuters. The coalition promised fierce resistance, demanding the governor keep the program paused.

On November 14, 2024, State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (District 23) led a bipartisan rally against the revival of congestion pricing. The event, held at the Verrazano Bridge, included U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Council Member Joe Borelli, and others. The group opposed Governor Hochul's plan to re-implement congestion pricing, which would charge vehicles entering lower Manhattan. The rally's matter title: 'Staten Island, Brooklyn pols rally against congestion pricing as Hochul considers reviving program.' Scarcella-Spanton pledged to 'fight tooth and nail until congestion pricing is dead.' Brooklyn Assembly Member Jaime Williams and others condemned the plan as unfair to transit deserts and working-class communities. No safety analyst assessment was provided regarding the impact on vulnerable road users.

• Staten Island, Brooklyn pols rally against congestion pricing as Hochul considers reviving program, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-11-14

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 4 - A motorcycle driver was ejected and seriously injured after a collision caused by an improper left turn. The impact struck the motorcycle’s front center, fracturing the rider’s lower leg and foot. The crash unfolded on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:27 PM. The motorcycle, traveling westbound, was struck at the center front end by a vehicle making an improper left turn from the opposite direction. The collision caused the 32-year-old male motorcycle driver, who was wearing a helmet, to be ejected from the bike. He suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies the driver error as 'Turning Improperly,' highlighting the turning vehicle’s failure to yield or execute the maneuver safely. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by improper turns in traffic and the severe consequences for vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19