About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 8
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 13
▸ Whiplash 79
▸ Contusion/Bruise 134
▸ Abrasion 50
▸ Pain/Nausea 54
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 60
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 133 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Chrys Suburban (LFB3893) – 133 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Neptune Avenue, noon hour. An 89-year-old is gone.
Precinct 60: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 22, 2025
Late morning on Oct 15, on Neptune Avenue at W 6 Street, an 89-year-old woman walking off the corner was hit and killed by a driver backing an SUV. A parked sedan was also struck. NYC Open Data
She is one of 8 people killed in crashes in Precinct 60 since Jan 1, 2022. The same records show 1 bicyclist, 4 people walking, and 3 others killed in that span. NYC Open Data
This Week
- Oct 15: A driver backing an SUV killed an 89-year-old woman at Neptune Ave and W 6 St. NYC Open Data
- Oct 13: A driver turning right in an SUV injured a 52-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Cropsey Ave and Hart Pl; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. NYC Open Data
- Oct 6: A crash at Bay 49 St and Cropsey Ave left a 68-year-old man on a bike with severe facial cuts. NYC Open Data
Neptune keeps taking hits
Neptune Avenue shows up again and again. On Jul 11, 2024, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at East 12 Street; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. CrashID 4739573
At Mermaid Avenue and W 24 Street, Mar 3, 2023, a pickup driver going straight hit two people who were crossing with the signal; a 41-year-old woman died. Police recorded driver distraction. CrashID 4609976
When drivers turn, people fall
The record shows failure to yield turning drivers hurting people at the crosswalk. On Oct 13, 2025, a right-turning SUV driver injured a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Cropsey and Hart. CrashID 4849975
Trucks and cabs add weight to the harm. On Dec 12, 2024, a box-truck driver turned right at Brighton Beach Ave and Brighton 7 St and injured a 27-year-old woman in the crosswalk. CrashID 4780524 On May 7, 2025, a taxi driver making a U‑turn at W 5 Street injured an 88-year-old man walking. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. CrashID 4811237
The clock is cruel
Deaths in this precinct are logged at noon, mid‑afternoon, and into the evening. Injuries stack up through the school and commute hours. The pattern holds across the week. NYC Open Data
What it will take on these blocks
Neptune Avenue and Mermaid Avenue need slower turns, earlier walk time, and clear corners. Hardened right turns, daylighting, and leading pedestrian intervals at these crossings would meet the danger shown here. Targeted enforcement of failure to yield at these same corners can start now. NYC Open Data
Citywide tools exist. Lower the default speed limit. Fit repeat speeders with limiters. Both steps are laid out here. /take_action/
Who will act for Precinct 60?
This precinct overlaps the districts of Council Member Inna Vernikov, Assembly Member Misha Novakhov, and State Senator Steve Chan. The state can pass the Stop Super Speeders Act. The city can lower speeds under Sammy’s Law. Will they move? /take_action/
One woman died on Neptune Avenue. The street is still the same. The next call is ours. /take_action/
Frequently Asked Questions
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Assembly Member Misha Novakhov
District 45
Council Member Inna Vernikov
District 48
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 60 Police Precinct 60 sits in Brooklyn, District 48, AD 45, SD 17.
It contains Brooklyn CB13, Gravesend (South), Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Calvert Vaux Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 60
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SUV Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Bay 48▸Jun 25 - SUV struck a 69-year-old cyclist on Bay 48 Street. Cyclist ejected, suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Bike demolished. SUV undamaged.
A 69-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Bay 48 Street near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. The cyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his arm. The bike was demolished. The SUV showed no damage. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant.
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SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider at 27th Avenue▸Jun 24 - SUV and e-bike collided at 27th Avenue. Cyclist suffered head injury and minor bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified. Streets remain hazardous for riders.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at 27th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 68-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a head wound and minor bleeding. According to the police report, all contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s left side were damaged. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the absence of identified driver mistakes. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash▸Jun 24 - Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.
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Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-24
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Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 23 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old girl as she got off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and confusion as factors.
A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while getting off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage. The crash did not occur at an intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Brighton 4 Street▸Jun 23 - Two cars crashed head-on in Brooklyn. A woman, 55, riding in front, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, pain. The street stays dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Brighton 4 Street and Brightwater Court in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 22 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The rider suffered head wounds and shock. Police list injuries as severe. No driver errors named. The street saw blood and fear.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck by an SUV on Neptune Avenue near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered head injuries and severe lacerations, and was in shock. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report notes the cyclist's safety equipment as unknown. The crash left the cyclist injured, while the SUV occupants were not reported as seriously hurt.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Brightwater▸Jun 21 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on Brightwater Ct. The crash left him with a concussion and leg injuries. Police list driver errors as unspecified. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 73-year-old pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to his leg and foot after being struck by a sedan on Brightwater Ct near Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed, but the impact left the pedestrian hurt and conscious at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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SUV Struck on Neptune Avenue After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Jun 20 - A sedan hit an SUV on Neptune Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger clear.
A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including a 25-year-old driver with a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.
A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.
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Sedan Strikes Two on Brighton Beach Ave▸Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
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Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 25 - SUV struck a 69-year-old cyclist on Bay 48 Street. Cyclist ejected, suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Bike demolished. SUV undamaged.
A 69-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Bay 48 Street near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. The cyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his arm. The bike was demolished. The SUV showed no damage. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant.
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SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider at 27th Avenue▸Jun 24 - SUV and e-bike collided at 27th Avenue. Cyclist suffered head injury and minor bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified. Streets remain hazardous for riders.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at 27th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 68-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a head wound and minor bleeding. According to the police report, all contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s left side were damaged. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the absence of identified driver mistakes. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash▸Jun 24 - Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.
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Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-24
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Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 23 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old girl as she got off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and confusion as factors.
A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while getting off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage. The crash did not occur at an intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Brighton 4 Street▸Jun 23 - Two cars crashed head-on in Brooklyn. A woman, 55, riding in front, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, pain. The street stays dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Brighton 4 Street and Brightwater Court in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 22 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The rider suffered head wounds and shock. Police list injuries as severe. No driver errors named. The street saw blood and fear.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck by an SUV on Neptune Avenue near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered head injuries and severe lacerations, and was in shock. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report notes the cyclist's safety equipment as unknown. The crash left the cyclist injured, while the SUV occupants were not reported as seriously hurt.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Brightwater▸Jun 21 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on Brightwater Ct. The crash left him with a concussion and leg injuries. Police list driver errors as unspecified. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 73-year-old pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to his leg and foot after being struck by a sedan on Brightwater Ct near Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed, but the impact left the pedestrian hurt and conscious at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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SUV Struck on Neptune Avenue After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Jun 20 - A sedan hit an SUV on Neptune Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger clear.
A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including a 25-year-old driver with a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.
A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.
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Sedan Strikes Two on Brighton Beach Ave▸Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
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Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 24 - SUV and e-bike collided at 27th Avenue. Cyclist suffered head injury and minor bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified. Streets remain hazardous for riders.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at 27th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 68-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a head wound and minor bleeding. According to the police report, all contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s left side were damaged. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the absence of identified driver mistakes. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash▸Jun 24 - Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.
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Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-24
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Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 23 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old girl as she got off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and confusion as factors.
A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while getting off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage. The crash did not occur at an intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Brighton 4 Street▸Jun 23 - Two cars crashed head-on in Brooklyn. A woman, 55, riding in front, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, pain. The street stays dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Brighton 4 Street and Brightwater Court in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 22 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The rider suffered head wounds and shock. Police list injuries as severe. No driver errors named. The street saw blood and fear.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck by an SUV on Neptune Avenue near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered head injuries and severe lacerations, and was in shock. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report notes the cyclist's safety equipment as unknown. The crash left the cyclist injured, while the SUV occupants were not reported as seriously hurt.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Brightwater▸Jun 21 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on Brightwater Ct. The crash left him with a concussion and leg injuries. Police list driver errors as unspecified. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 73-year-old pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to his leg and foot after being struck by a sedan on Brightwater Ct near Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed, but the impact left the pedestrian hurt and conscious at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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SUV Struck on Neptune Avenue After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Jun 20 - A sedan hit an SUV on Neptune Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger clear.
A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including a 25-year-old driver with a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.
A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.
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Sedan Strikes Two on Brighton Beach Ave▸Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
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Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 24 - Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.
- Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-24
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Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 23 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old girl as she got off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and confusion as factors.
A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while getting off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage. The crash did not occur at an intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Brighton 4 Street▸Jun 23 - Two cars crashed head-on in Brooklyn. A woman, 55, riding in front, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, pain. The street stays dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Brighton 4 Street and Brightwater Court in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 22 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The rider suffered head wounds and shock. Police list injuries as severe. No driver errors named. The street saw blood and fear.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck by an SUV on Neptune Avenue near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered head injuries and severe lacerations, and was in shock. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report notes the cyclist's safety equipment as unknown. The crash left the cyclist injured, while the SUV occupants were not reported as seriously hurt.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Brightwater▸Jun 21 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on Brightwater Ct. The crash left him with a concussion and leg injuries. Police list driver errors as unspecified. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 73-year-old pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to his leg and foot after being struck by a sedan on Brightwater Ct near Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed, but the impact left the pedestrian hurt and conscious at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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SUV Struck on Neptune Avenue After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Jun 20 - A sedan hit an SUV on Neptune Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger clear.
A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including a 25-year-old driver with a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.
A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.
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Sedan Strikes Two on Brighton Beach Ave▸Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
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Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 23 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old girl as she got off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and confusion as factors.
A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while getting off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage. The crash did not occur at an intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Brighton 4 Street▸Jun 23 - Two cars crashed head-on in Brooklyn. A woman, 55, riding in front, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, pain. The street stays dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Brighton 4 Street and Brightwater Court in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 22 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The rider suffered head wounds and shock. Police list injuries as severe. No driver errors named. The street saw blood and fear.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck by an SUV on Neptune Avenue near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered head injuries and severe lacerations, and was in shock. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report notes the cyclist's safety equipment as unknown. The crash left the cyclist injured, while the SUV occupants were not reported as seriously hurt.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Brightwater▸Jun 21 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on Brightwater Ct. The crash left him with a concussion and leg injuries. Police list driver errors as unspecified. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 73-year-old pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to his leg and foot after being struck by a sedan on Brightwater Ct near Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed, but the impact left the pedestrian hurt and conscious at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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SUV Struck on Neptune Avenue After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Jun 20 - A sedan hit an SUV on Neptune Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger clear.
A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including a 25-year-old driver with a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.
A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.
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Sedan Strikes Two on Brighton Beach Ave▸Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
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Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 23 - Two cars crashed head-on in Brooklyn. A woman, 55, riding in front, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, pain. The street stays dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Brighton 4 Street and Brightwater Court in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 22 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The rider suffered head wounds and shock. Police list injuries as severe. No driver errors named. The street saw blood and fear.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck by an SUV on Neptune Avenue near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered head injuries and severe lacerations, and was in shock. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report notes the cyclist's safety equipment as unknown. The crash left the cyclist injured, while the SUV occupants were not reported as seriously hurt.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Brightwater▸Jun 21 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on Brightwater Ct. The crash left him with a concussion and leg injuries. Police list driver errors as unspecified. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 73-year-old pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to his leg and foot after being struck by a sedan on Brightwater Ct near Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed, but the impact left the pedestrian hurt and conscious at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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SUV Struck on Neptune Avenue After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Jun 20 - A sedan hit an SUV on Neptune Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger clear.
A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including a 25-year-old driver with a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.
A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.
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Sedan Strikes Two on Brighton Beach Ave▸Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
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Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 22 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The rider suffered head wounds and shock. Police list injuries as severe. No driver errors named. The street saw blood and fear.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck by an SUV on Neptune Avenue near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered head injuries and severe lacerations, and was in shock. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report notes the cyclist's safety equipment as unknown. The crash left the cyclist injured, while the SUV occupants were not reported as seriously hurt.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Brightwater▸Jun 21 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on Brightwater Ct. The crash left him with a concussion and leg injuries. Police list driver errors as unspecified. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 73-year-old pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to his leg and foot after being struck by a sedan on Brightwater Ct near Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed, but the impact left the pedestrian hurt and conscious at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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SUV Struck on Neptune Avenue After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Jun 20 - A sedan hit an SUV on Neptune Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger clear.
A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including a 25-year-old driver with a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.
A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.
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Sedan Strikes Two on Brighton Beach Ave▸Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
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Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 21 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on Brightwater Ct. The crash left him with a concussion and leg injuries. Police list driver errors as unspecified. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 73-year-old pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to his leg and foot after being struck by a sedan on Brightwater Ct near Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed, but the impact left the pedestrian hurt and conscious at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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SUV Struck on Neptune Avenue After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Jun 20 - A sedan hit an SUV on Neptune Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger clear.
A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including a 25-year-old driver with a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.
A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.
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Sedan Strikes Two on Brighton Beach Ave▸Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
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Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
11
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 20 - A sedan hit an SUV on Neptune Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger clear.
A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including a 25-year-old driver with a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.
A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.
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Sedan Strikes Two on Brighton Beach Ave▸Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
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Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
11
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.
A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.
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Sedan Strikes Two on Brighton Beach Ave▸Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
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Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
13
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
11
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
5
Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
1
Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
31
SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.
Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on W 8 St▸Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
13
Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
13
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
-
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
11
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
5
Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
1
Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
31
SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Man on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
13
Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
13
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
-
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
11
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
-
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
5
Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
1
Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
31
SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.
A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.
13
Improper Turn on Neptune Ave Injures Driver▸Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
13
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
-
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
11
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
-
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
5
Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
1
Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
31
SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Left-Turning Sedan Strikes Motorized Rider on Avenue X▸Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
13
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.
A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
11
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
- Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-13
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
- Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on 86th Street▸Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
1
Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 10 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.
A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
1
Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 5 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One man hurt, back injured. Brooklyn street echoed with shock and pain.
Two sedans traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 25-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and another with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles.
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Distracted Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Passenger▸Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Jun 1 - A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.
A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Ramp▸May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
May 31 - Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.
Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.