Jul 11 - A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.

A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 9 - A masked moped rider struck Zhou Xie, 90, in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The rider fled. Xie died from head trauma. Police search for the driver. The street stayed silent. The city counts another loss.

NY Daily News (2025-07-09) reports Zhou Xie, 90, was killed by a hit-and-run moped rider while crossing E. 14th St. at Avenue U. Xie was in the crosswalk when a blue moped, driven by a masked man, hit him and fled. A witness said, "He hit the guy and he left." Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the rider. The article notes 56 people have died in city traffic so far in 2025. The crash highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the challenge of enforcing safe streets.

• Moped Rider Kills Elderly Pedestrian In Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 6 - Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 4 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.

A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 3 - Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.

A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 3 - Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.

A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 29 - SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.

Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 28 - SUV turned left on 65th Street, struck a southbound moped. The 20-year-old moped rider suffered a head injury and bleeding. Police cite driver distraction. Streets remain unforgiving.

A Honda SUV turned left from 5th Avenue onto 65th Street in Brooklyn and collided with a southbound Jiajue moped. The 20-year-old moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The data highlights driver distraction as a key factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 25 - SUV making U-turn struck sedan on Poly Place. Elderly man in sedan suffered neck injury. Police cite improper turning. Streets remain hostile to the vulnerable.

A station wagon/SUV making a U-turn collided with a sedan at 800 Poly Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' An 83-year-old man driving the sedan was injured, suffering a neck contusion. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The streets again proved dangerous for those inside the vehicles, with driver error leading to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 24 - A convertible stopped in traffic on Fort Hamilton Parkway took a hit to its rear. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. No driver errors listed in the police report.

A convertible was rear-ended while stopped in traffic on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The impact struck the center back end of the vehicle. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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

Jun 21 - A moped slammed into a sedan on 3rd Avenue. One rider died. Another was thrown and fractured his arm. Both drivers were unlicensed and inexperienced. Brooklyn streets claimed another life.

A deadly crash unfolded at 3rd Avenue and 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided. The 22-year-old moped driver was killed. His 21-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, reported neck pain. Both drivers were unlicensed. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 14 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old cyclist on 78th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the teen hurt, pain in his back. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Metal met flesh. The street stayed quiet. The danger did not.

A 17-year-old male bicyclist suffered back injuries after a collision with a sedan at 935 78th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan traveling east and a bike heading north. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The sedan's center front end struck the left side of the bike. No helmet use was reported for the cyclist, but the police report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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

Jun 11 - SUV slammed into sedan on 12th Avenue. Aggressive driving left two men hurt. Head and arm injuries. Police found unlicensed driver behind the wheel.

Two vehicles collided on 12th Avenue at 65th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and road rage led to the crash. A sedan and an SUV, both heading north, struck each other. The sedan’s driver, unlicensed, suffered shoulder and arm injuries. A passenger in the sedan sustained a head injury and nausea. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the main contributing factor. The report notes the sedan driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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

Jun 8 - An SUV and a moped collided on 64th Street and 12th Avenue. Two teenagers on the moped were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed. The moped’s front end and the SUV’s left front were smashed. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

A collision between a BMW SUV and a Zhilo moped occurred at the intersection of 64th Street and 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened when the SUV, traveling south, struck the moped, which was heading west. Two 15-year-old males on the moped were injured: one suffered a hip and upper leg fracture, the other a contusion to the lower leg. The SUV’s left front quarter panel and the moped’s front end were damaged. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The moped riders were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s unsafe speed. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 8 - Two sedans met at 11th Avenue and 81st Street. Steel hit steel. A 20-year-old driver took a blow to the shoulder. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control ignored. The street stayed ruthless.

Two sedans collided at 11th Avenue and 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they crashed. Five people were involved. A 20-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder bruise. Police cited 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. These driver errors led to the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The intersection remains a threat to everyone who crosses it.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.

NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26