Jul 13 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Richmond Avenue. The driver and front passenger of the struck car suffered internal injuries to the hip and chest. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest collided with the center back end of a stopped sedan on Richmond Avenue. The struck vehicle carried two occupants: a 92-year-old female driver and a 62-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining internal injuries to the hip and chest respectively. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness; the passenger wore a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the rear of the stopped vehicle and the front of the striking sedan. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - Manhattan’s leaders want Broadway closed to cars. They cite 429 injuries and four deaths from 14th to 42nd streets. They demand a real plan, not piecemeal fixes. The city’s slow pace angers them. Victims wait. Traffic keeps killing.

On July 12, 2022, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Council Members Carlina Rivera, Erik Bottcher, and Keith Powers urged the Department of Transportation to declare Broadway from 14th to 34th streets a 'limited access open street.' They called for a comprehensive pedestrianization plan, referencing 429 injuries and four pedestrian deaths along the corridor since 2011. Their letter states, 'This stretch of Broadway needs to be made safer, and we believe pedestrianization... could be a way to positively transform the area.' The officials want a tangible plan by fall and concrete actions by early 2023. Business leaders, including Dan Biederman, now support the move, citing economic benefits. The recent taxi crash at Broadway and 29th, injuring six, has fueled urgency. The city’s Broadway Vision plan promises pedestrianization from Union Square to Columbus Circle, but advocates and victims’ families demand more, faster.

• ANALYSIS: Electeds Seek Much More than Piecemeal Pedestrianization on Broadway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-12

Jul 12 - Council Member Keith Powers and allies demand Broadway’s full pedestrianization. They cite 429 injuries, four deaths. They want a corridor-wide plan, not scattered fixes. Business leaders now back the move. Recent crashes fuel urgency. The city promises action.

On July 12, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) joined Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Council Members Carlina Rivera and Erik Bottcher to urge the Department of Transportation to pedestrianize Broadway from 14th to 34th streets, with plans to extend up to 42nd Street. Their letter cites 429 injuries and four pedestrian deaths along Broadway between August 2011 and May 2022. The officials wrote, 'This stretch of Broadway needs to be made safer, and we believe pedestrianization, with limited necessary entries for vehicles that must access certain points along Broadway, could be a way to positively transform the area and benefit all New Yorkers.' Business leaders, including Dan Biederman of the 34th Street Partnership, now support the plan, calling it good for economic development. The push follows a recent taxi crash at Broadway and 29th Street that injured six. The city’s Broadway Vision plan promises to pedestrianize much of the corridor from Union Square to Columbus Circle.

• ANALYSIS: Electeds Seek Much More than Piecemeal Pedestrianization on Broadway, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-07-12

Jul 11 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a tow truck on Forest Avenue. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The girl was conscious but injured while walking outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling west on Forest Avenue struck a 12-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The girl sustained a head injury and concussion and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where children may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan westbound on Jules Drive suffered an elbow abrasion after a southbound SUV made a left turn and struck her vehicle’s left side doors. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound sedan on Jules Drive. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV was damaged on its left side doors as well. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV driver’s error in yielding caused the crash. A parked sedan nearby was also damaged on its left side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - DOT plans to turn Underhill Avenue into a bike boulevard and add traffic-calming on Vanderbilt. The city will close blocks, add bike lanes, and carve out more space for people. Locals pushed for safer streets. Construction may start this fall.

On July 5, 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a proposal to overhaul Underhill and Vanderbilt Avenues in Prospect Heights. The plan, described as a 'traffic network and public realm plan,' aims to convert Underhill Avenue into a bike boulevard and upgrade Vanderbilt Avenue with new bike lanes, pedestrian islands, and traffic-calming features. The proposal follows community workshops where residents demanded safer, people-first streets and dedicated loading zones. DOT will close the northern-most block of Underhill to cars, add two-way bike lanes, and install pinch-points to slow drivers. On Vanderbilt, sharrows become painted bike lanes, and new pedestrian islands and turn lanes will protect cyclists and walkers. DOT hopes to begin construction in the fall and is reviewing the neighborhood for further changes. Gib Veconi, a local advocate, said, 'The changes will help force drivers to slow down 24/7.'

• City Proposes Bike and Pedestrian Upgrades to Two Prospect Heights Avenues, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-05

Jul 3 - A sedan struck an object head-on on Richmond Avenue. The driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered chest injuries. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. No other people were hurt.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old man driving a sedan north on Richmond Avenue crashed into an object with the vehicle's center front end. The driver suffered chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or injured in the crash. The driver was not ejected and showed no visible complaints. The sedan was the only vehicle in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Pulaski Avenue. One driver made a left turn into the path of an oncoming sedan. The front passenger in the turning vehicle suffered facial bruises. Both vehicles sustained left-side and front-end damage.

According to the police report, a male driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan was making a left turn on Walker Street when his vehicle was struck on the left side by a 2017 Mitsubishi sedan traveling eastbound. The collision impacted the left side doors of the turning vehicle and the front center end of the other sedan. The front passenger, a 23-year-old male wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the turning maneuver likely caused the crash. No ejections occurred. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - SUV and sedan collided turning on South Avenue. Two men inside the sedan suffered back bruises. Both were conscious, strapped in. Metal twisted at the SUV’s rear and sedan’s front. No pedestrians. No clear cause named.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV driven by a licensed woman made a left turn and struck a 2013 sedan driven by a licensed 26-year-old man making a right turn on South Avenue near Arlington Place. The crash hit the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s front bumper. The sedan’s driver and his 44-year-old male passenger were both injured, suffering back contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both injured occupants. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted. No explicit driver errors were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A 27-year-old man rode west on Richmond Terrace. His motorcycle’s front smashed. He flew off, helmeted, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The bike rolled on without him. The street stayed silent.

A 27-year-old man was thrown from his motorcycle on Richmond Terrace near Wright Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old man, helmeted and alone, was thrown from his motorcycle. The front crumpled. His leg bled out on hot pavement. He was conscious. The bike kept going straight. He did not.' The crash left him with severe bleeding to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No other injuries or vehicles are detailed in the data. The crash highlights the brutal cost of distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - DOT and MTA start work on Flatbush Avenue. Seven miles of danger for walkers and cyclists. Bus lanes, signals, and bold changes on the table. Community split. Businesses fear lost parking. Advocates push for safety. No fixes before 2023.

On July 1, 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and MTA kicked off a public process to overhaul bus service and pedestrian safety along Brooklyn’s Flatbush Avenue. The project, part of the Streets Master Plan, faces committee review and community outreach through summer and fall, with implementation not expected before 2023. DOT Director of Bus Priority Kyle Gebhart said, “Everything is on the table.” The agency’s data shows slow buses and high rates of pedestrian and cyclist injuries. The plan divides the corridor into three segments for tailored solutions, including curbside and center-running bus lanes, transit signal priority, and busways. Some business groups voiced anger over possible parking loss, but transit advocates countered that most shoppers do not drive. Riders Alliance’s Danny Pearlstein said, “Busways are great for business, bringing more customers from more neighborhoods more efficiently and affordably.” The project’s outcome will shape safety for thousands who walk, bike, and ride.

• DOT Begins Flatbush Ave. Bus Improvement Project With Everything on the Table, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-01

Jun 28 - Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.

On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.

• EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-06-28

Jun 27 - City rolls out Clean Curbs pilot in Hells Kitchen. Trash bins take curb space once reserved for cars. Bags move off sidewalks. Pedestrians get room to walk. Rats lose cover. Some drivers grumble. Council Member Bottcher calls it progress. Streets change. Safety follows.

On June 27, 2022, the city launched the Clean Curbs residential pilot on West 45th Street between Ninth and Tenth avenues in Hells Kitchen. The Department of Sanitation will install several dozen rat-proof trash bins for building managers and superintendents to store garbage and recycling, moving bags off sidewalks and into curbside street lanes. The matter summary reads: 'Testing a rat-proof trash container... instead of on the sidewalk.' Council Member Erik Bottcher said he is 'thrilled that our district was the first to be chosen for this exciting advance,' calling it 'another important step.' The pilot takes parking space for bins, sparking complaints from drivers but clearing pedestrian paths. The city plans to expand the $1.3-million program to all five boroughs. Critics note the bins are small and collection methods unchanged, limiting scale. Still, the move marks a shift: less sidewalk trash, more space for people.

• EXCLUSIVE: ‘Clean Curbs’ Residential Bins To Launch in Hells Kitchen, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-27

Jun 26 - Three dead. Seven injured. Brooklyn streets ran red this weekend. Drivers struck, dragged, and killed. Victims included a child and an elder. Officials spoke. Promises made. The toll climbs. Vision Zero falters. Blood on the asphalt. The crisis deepens.

On June 26, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez issued a joint statement after a weekend of deadly crashes in Brooklyn. The statement followed a spate of violence: 'Car drivers killed at least three people and injured seven others, including an 11-year-old boy.' The carnage included hit-and-runs, reckless driving, and unlicensed operators. Adams and Rodriguez said they are 'working every day to deliver true public safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and everyone who uses our streets.' They acknowledged recent progress but warned, 'the disturbing incidents we've seen in recent weeks and the last 48 hours remind us just how fragile those positive steps are and how much more work remains.' The city faces one of its most violent years since Vision Zero began. The numbers: 106 killed citywide in the first half of 2022, surpassing 2015. The crisis is not over. The danger remains.

• Weekend Road Carnage Kills Three, Injures at Least Seven, as Bad Old Days Return, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-26

Jun 23 - DOT’s plan adds nine miles of protected bike lanes in Eastern Queens. Activists say it falls short. Gaps remain. Cyclists still risk death. Community Board 11 debates. Some call it progress. Others demand more. The fight for safe streets continues.

The Department of Transportation’s proposal for a protected bike-lane network in Eastern Queens, updated after Community Board 11 feedback, now includes about nine miles of protected lanes. The plan, described as 'crucial for providing protected access to parks and greenways,' faces criticism from activists and residents who say it lacks key connections and leaves cyclists exposed. CB11 member John Kelly, speaking personally, voiced fear for his child’s safety and called for a shift in car culture. Victor Dadras, chair of the CB11 Transportation Committee, called the plan 'a step in the right direction' but admitted it is incomplete. The committee will discuss the proposal further, with a full board vote expected in September. DOT may begin marking lanes in the fall. Activists cite recent cyclist deaths and demand a stronger, safer network.

• City’s Proposed Eastern Queens Bike Network Needs Work, Activists Say, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-23

Jun 22 - Staten Island buses vanish from schedules more than any in New York. Riders wait. They miss work. They give up. The MTA blames a driver shortage. Service lags behind the rest of the city. The fix is slow. The danger grows.

On June 22, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that Staten Island buses are canceled more than any other borough’s, citing MTA data. The matter highlights that 'Staten Island has the city's lowest rate of Service Delivered.' Riders like Kayla and Brandon Grada spoke of constant cancellations and unreliable schedules. Janno Lieber, MTA Chairman and CEO, said hiring is underway to address the shortage. Staten Island’s service delivery rate was 92 percent in April, compared to 97 percent citywide. The MTA’s hiring freeze and pandemic losses hit Staten Island hardest. Riders report missed work and abandoning transit. The MTA promises improvement, but for now, vulnerable road users face longer waits and greater risk.

• Staten Island’s Buses are the Most-Canceled in New York City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-22

Jun 22 - City workers behind the wheel keep hitting people. Taxpayers bleed. In 2021, New York paid $138.5 million to settle 4,143 crash claims. Cops, sanitation, fire, and transit agencies drive the toll. The city’s own cars are a menace. Victims pay the price.

On June 22, 2022, the city Comptroller released the annual Claims Report, revealing that in fiscal year 2021, New York City paid $138.5 million to settle 4,143 cases involving city workers crashing city-owned vehicles. The report states: 'City-owned motor vehicles cause the largest share of personal injury and property damage settlements.' Comptroller Brad Lander sounded the alarm, saying, 'These payouts cost over a hundred of million dollars a year, and can never account for the damage to traffic victims and their families. Traffic violence has a price NYC cannot afford.' The NYPD, Department of Sanitation, FDNY, Department of Environmental Protection, and DOT accounted for nearly all payouts. Only Sanitation and DOT responded to the report. The city’s own fleet remains a threat to vulnerable road users. The cost is measured in blood and dollars.

• Crashes By City Workers — Especially Cops — Are Still Costing Taxpayers Dearly, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-22

Jun 22 - MTA chief Janno Lieber drew a hard line. No congestion pricing means no new subway, no e-buses, no ADA fixes. The $15 billion gap looms. Advocates say there’s no backup plan. Riders and vulnerable users wait, exposed, as funding stalls.

""It's going to be the ... Second Avenue subway. It's a lot of ADA [accessibility improvements to] stations. It's a lot of zero emissions buses. It's a lot of state-of-good-repair to make sure our system continues to function well and doesn't fall apart. We need that $15 billion."" -- Charles Fall

On June 22, 2022, MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber issued a stark warning about the fate of the agency’s capital plan. Speaking publicly, Lieber said, "If it doesn't happen, at some point we can't award contracts that are dependent on having capital, the cash a couple of years later." The matter centers on congestion pricing, which Lieber and advocates call the largest, most environmentally beneficial funding source for the MTA. Projects at risk include the Second Avenue Subway, ADA accessibility improvements, and zero-emissions buses. Lieber opposes broad exemptions, arguing carve-outs weaken the plan. Rachel Fauss, a transit advocate, stressed, "There is no other source to fill that $15 billion hole." The MTA’s five-year capital plan remains stalled, leaving vulnerable riders—especially those needing accessible stations—at risk as the city waits for action.

• MTA CEO Puts it in Blunt Terms: ‘Without Congestion Pricing, Forget 2nd Ave. Subway, E-Buses or ADA Work’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-22

Jun 21 - A sedan struck a parked car head-on near Richmond Avenue late at night. A 48-year-old man inside suffered a head abrasion. Both drivers were licensed. The crash tore metal and left one injured.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 930 Richmond Avenue at 11:47 p.m. One sedan was parked; the other hit it head-on, striking the right rear quarter panel of the parked car with its front center. A 48-year-old male occupant was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. He was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not identify specific driver errors. No safety equipment was noted for the injured person. The crash damaged the parked vehicle’s right rear quarter panel and the moving sedan’s front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Eunice Place. Four females, including two drivers and two passengers aged 6 to 25, suffered neck and head injuries. All were restrained. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eunice Place. The crash involved two female drivers, ages 23 and 25, and two female passengers, ages 6 and 16. All occupants were injured, sustaining neck and head injuries, and were in shock. All were wearing lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. Vehicle damage included the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19