Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.

• Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 11 - Two sedans collided on White Street. A passenger was hurt. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. The street fell silent.

A crash involving two sedans on White Street at Varet Street in Brooklyn left a 32-year-old passenger injured. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one vehicle backed unsafely. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured passenger was seated in the front. The driver reported shock. No helmet or signal issues are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.

According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, amny, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 9 - SUV hit a man crossing Metropolitan Avenue with the signal. He took a blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield and following too closely. The street did not forgive.

A 32-year-old man crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and hit him. The man suffered a head contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving a 2017 Hyundai SUV registered in New Jersey. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 9 - A moped’s front end shatters on Metropolitan Avenue. The rider’s leg bruised, foot twisted. Two men and a child hurt. The car sits untouched. Blood stains the afternoon street.

A crash on Metropolitan Avenue near Catherine Street left a moped’s front end crumpled. According to the police report, the moped driver suffered a bruised leg and twisted foot. Two men and a child were also injured, their conditions not specified. The car involved showed no damage. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.

Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 2 - A car plowed through families on Ocean Parkway. Three killed. Survivors hurt, shaken, haunted. The driver had a suspended license, dozens of violations, unpaid fines. The city’s streets failed to protect the most vulnerable. Pain lingers. Justice waits.

ABC7 reported on April 2, 2025, that a crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two daughters, leaving another family injured and traumatized. The article states, “Shakhzod described ongoing back pain and fears of another accident.” The driver, Miriam Yarimi, had 93 violations, $10,000 in unpaid fines, and a suspended license. She struck an Uber, then hit families crossing Ocean Parkway, flipping her vehicle. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The crash exposes systemic failure: a driver with a long record remained on the road. Survivors suffer lasting physical and emotional wounds. The city’s enforcement and oversight remain under scrutiny.

• Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Scarred, Three Dead, ABC7, Published 2025-04-02

Apr 1 - A mother and two children died on Ocean Parkway. A driver with a suspended license and a record of violations struck them. The road has claimed many lives before. Residents see speeding daily. Calls for change echo. Danger remains.

The New York Post (April 1, 2025) reports that Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn has seen 20 deaths since 2014, with nearly 2,400 injuries since 2012. On March 30, Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license and 93 prior traffic violations, crashed into an Uber and then into a family, killing Natasha Saada and two of her children. A third child remains in critical condition. The article quotes Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives: Ocean Parkway is 'one of Brooklyn's most dangerous roads.' Residents and advocates demand stronger safety measures, including speed-limiting technology for repeat offenders. Mayor Eric Adams is open to lowering the speed limit, but state approval is needed. Despite Vision Zero, Ocean Parkway remains hazardous for pedestrians.

• Ocean Parkway Crash Exposes Deadly Pattern, New York Post, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 31 - A speeding Audi tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Her young son clings to life. The driver, with a record of 93 violations, faces manslaughter charges. The street became a killing ground.

According to the New York Post (March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 35, struck and killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana, 7, and Debra, 5, as they crossed legally in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Saada’s 4-year-old son was critically injured. Police say Yarimi’s Audi was speeding. The article notes her car had over 93 prior traffic violations. Yarimi reportedly told first responders she was 'possessed' and referenced 'the devil in me.' She faces manslaughter and related charges. The case highlights the dangers of repeat traffic offenders and the deadly consequences when enforcement fails. Yarimi is undergoing psychiatric evaluation at Bellevue Hospital.

• Brooklyn Driver Kills Mother, Two Daughters, New York Post, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 30 - An unlicensed driver sped through a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The son remains in critical condition. The street filled with chaos and grief.

According to NY Daily News (published March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove with a suspended license and ran a red light on Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, striking a mother and her three children as they crossed legally. Yarimi's Audi, with a history of 21 speed camera and five red light tickets, collided with another car before careening into the family. She was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed operation. The crash killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, Deborah and Diana; Saada's son remains in critical condition. The article quotes a relative: 'It's a very sensitive time for us, for our community and for our family.' The case highlights repeated driver violations and the dangers of unlicensed, reckless driving on city streets.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.

According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 29 - A mother and two daughters died in a Brooklyn crosswalk. A third child clings to life. Ten hurt. The Audi driver, license suspended, rear-ended a car, then plowed into pedestrians. Ocean Parkway’s speed and lawlessness left a family shattered.

ABC7 reported on March 29, 2025, that a mother and her two children were killed while crossing Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. According to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the crash was "caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The Audi driver, Mariam Yarimi, 32, had a suspended license. She rear-ended a Toyota Camry, sending her car airborne into a family in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died at the scene; a four-year-old boy was critically injured. Ten people were hospitalized. Residents cited chronic speeding and red-light running on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating speed, possible red-light running, and impairment. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and systemic failures in traffic enforcement.

• Brooklyn Crosswalk Crash Kills Family, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.

A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.

A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 24 - A 73-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing against the signal. The cyclist, traveling northwest, collided head-on due to driver inattention. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness, bleeding from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Lee Ave near Heyward St in Brooklyn. A cyclist traveling northwest went straight ahead and struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian was injured, suffering a head injury with unconsciousness and minor bleeding. The cyclist's vehicle showed no damage, indicating a direct impact with the pedestrian. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' due to crossing against the signal, but the primary driver error was the cyclist's inattention. The victim was not blamed for the crash; the focus remains on the cyclist's failure to maintain attention, which led to this serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.

• E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23

Mar 21 - A 28-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head injury and partial ejection when an SUV making a left turn hit her bike head-on. The crash, marked by driver inattention, left the cyclist bruised but conscious in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:25 PM on Gardner Ave in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old female bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper against the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to adequately observe or yield to the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's front end, while the SUV showed no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 15 - Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Both occupants were conscious and restrained, but injuries were serious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 18:40. A BMW SUV traveling west struck the rear of a Chevrolet SUV also traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the center back end of the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet had two occupants: a male driver and a female front passenger, both aged 55. Both occupants were conscious but suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at 3. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors leading to serious occupant injuries in a rear-end crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 12 - An SUV executing an improper U-turn struck a moped traveling east on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash highlights dangerous turning maneuvers and severe rider harm in NYC streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:41 on Grand Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making an improper U-turn when the vehicle's left rear quarter panel collided with the center front end of a moped traveling straight ahead eastbound. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to the SUV driver's error. The moped driver was not noted for any contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by improper turning maneuvers by motor vehicles, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.

At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04