Jun 17 - SUV driver swung open door. Cyclist struck. Head injury. Bleeding. Police cite failure to yield, distraction. Brooklyn street, danger sharp as glass.

A cyclist suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on Bayard Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Tesla SUV and a bike. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 17 - Mayor Adams ripped out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists now dodge cars, buses, and chaos. City ignored safer designs. Riders left exposed. Anger boils. The street grows more dangerous. The city shrugs. Blood waits on the asphalt.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 17, 2025, that Mayor Adams ordered the removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after complaints from some residents. Cyclists called the move "unwise and unsafe." The article notes the city had previously identified this stretch as among the most dangerous. Officials responded to concerns by painting pedestrian islands and loading zones but did not install physical barriers or bus boarding islands. Cyclists described the decision as political, with one saying, "There’s a very important voting bloc that’s using their leverage over the mayor to remove the bike lane." The mayor’s refusal to sacrifice parking for safety left vulnerable road users exposed. The city’s Streets Master Plan, which mandates more protected lanes, remains unmet.

• Mayor Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 15 - A black Suburban sped north on Coney Island Avenue. It struck a Volvo, shoving it into a police car. Two officers broke bones. A passenger flew from the Suburban. Blood pooled on the street. Sirens wailed. The driver now faces charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-15), a 24-year-old man drove a Chevrolet Suburban while intoxicated on Coney Island Avenue. He crashed into a Volvo at Avenue U, triggering a chain-reaction that sent the Volvo into a marked NYPD car. The article states, "One police officer suffered a broken pelvis and arm, as well as head trauma, while another suffered a broken hip." A passenger in the Suburban was ejected and critically injured. The driver, Diyorjon Sobirjonov, was charged with DWI, reckless endangerment, and related offenses after refusing a blood-alcohol test. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired driving and the vulnerability of passengers and officers in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Chain-Reaction Crash Injures Cops, Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-15

Jun 13 - A sedan turned left across Greenpoint Avenue. An e-bike rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist took the hit in the shoulder. Shock followed. Driver inattention and a bad turn set the stage. The street stayed silent.

A crash on Greenpoint Avenue at Humboldt Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an e-bike. The 34-year-old male cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the collision. The sedan, driven by a 61-year-old man, was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The report lists no errors by the cyclist. The impact left the cyclist with a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and turn without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 11 - A cyclist, 23, thrown from his bike on Driggs Ave. Driver inattention left him hurt, scraped, shaken. Brooklyn street, night, no helmet. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

A 23-year-old bicyclist was injured after being ejected from his bike on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were damaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. The crash underscores the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 11 - City crews will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters—hard lines drawn. Sightlines open. Pedestrians and cyclists step forward, visible. Intersections, once blind, now clear. The city moves to cut the toll where most blood spills.

amNY reported on June 11, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation will redesign intersections to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop vehicles from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections. The new design will first appear at high-crash sites in Brooklyn, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue and several others. The move highlights a systemic effort to address visibility failures and reduce deadly conflicts at crossings.

• NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones, amny, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 6 - Court Street bleeds from double parking and swerving cars. Cyclists and walkers dodge danger daily. DOT will cut a lane, add a protected bike path, and shrink space for reckless driving. Fewer lanes, fewer crashes. Safety, not speed, takes the street.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-06-06) reports the Department of Transportation will install a protected bike lane on Brooklyn’s Court Street, a corridor plagued by double parking and sideswipe crashes. DOT’s Chris Brunson said, “The narrower street width for vehicles will de-incentivize double parking on the corridor.” The redesign removes a travel lane, adds a protected bike lane, and aims to curb driver behavior that leads to crashes. Between 2022 and 2024, 165 crashes on this mile-long stretch caused one death and injured 15 cyclists and 23 pedestrians. Most pedestrian injuries happened while crossing with the light, showing drivers failed to yield. The plan targets excess road capacity and prioritizes vulnerable users on a Vision Zero Priority Corridor.

• DOT Plans Protected Bike Lane Court Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-06

Jun 5 - Two taxis collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered abdominal injuries. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors. The road remains unforgiving.

Two taxis crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, one driver was injured with abdominal bruising. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other slowing or stopping. The impact struck the center front of one taxi and the center rear of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 5 - A distracted moped driver crashed on Wythe Avenue. He was ejected and injured. The crash left him with abrasions. No other vehicles struck. Streets stayed dangerous.

A 22-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on Wythe Avenue at North 10th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver suffered abrasions to his entire body. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, especially for those on smaller vehicles like mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 4 - A taxi reversed unsafely on Blue Slip. It struck a 28-year-old man. He suffered leg injuries and shock. The police report lists unsafe backing as the cause.

A taxi reversed on Blue Slip in Brooklyn and hit a 28-year-old man who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver backed unsafely, leading to the crash. 'Backing Unsafely' is listed as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the report. The pedestrian's use of 'Other' safety equipment is noted, but only after the driver's unsafe backing. No blame is placed on the injured pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819839 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 4 - A utility vehicle hit parked cars on Franklin Street. Three adults and two infants were hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Shock followed. The street stayed dangerous.

A utility vehicle traveling south struck two parked cars on Franklin Street in Brooklyn. Three adults and two infants were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved a Ford utility vehicle, a Toyota SUV, and a Mercedes sedan. Both parked vehicles sustained damage. No other contributing factors were listed. The report highlights driver distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 2 - Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A woman suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass met at speed. The system failed to protect its users.

A crash involving two sedans on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left a 37-year-old woman with chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. One driver and several occupants were involved, with one woman reporting whiplash and chest trauma. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 2 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Provost and Java in Brooklyn. The crash threw the rider from his bike. He suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited improper lane usage. The street saw blood and metal. The system failed the vulnerable again.

A sedan collided with a cyclist at the intersection of Provost Street and Java Street in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a shoulder injury, described as a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling north, struck the cyclist, who was making a left turn. The report does not list any errors by the cyclist. The police report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s improper lane usage. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by those outside a car’s steel shell.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 28 - A sedan hit a man crossing Green Street in a marked crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and hurt his hip. Obstructed view cited. Danger at the intersection, pain on the pavement.

A sedan traveling north on Green Street struck a 29-year-old man as he crossed in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a hip injury and a contusion. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police listed 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the primary factor remains the obstructed view. No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 26 - A sedan hit an e-scooter on Driggs Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 53-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention. Both vehicles moved south. The sedan was entering a parked position. Streets stayed dangerous. Injuries followed.

A crash on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 53-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to the face. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan, registered in Maryland, was entering a parked position while the e-scooter was traveling straight ahead. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The police report highlights driver inattention as the main contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

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

May 24 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Franklin Street. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Passengers in the car were shaken. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan and a bike collided on Franklin Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered abdominal injuries and abrasions. Two car occupants and the driver were involved. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed cause. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the street marked by another failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 22 - A sedan struck a moped at the corner of Milton and Franklin. The moped rider suffered a bruised leg. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash came from failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The bruise lingered.

A sedan and a moped collided at the intersection of Milton Street and Franklin Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The moped rider, a 24-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 21 - Sedan and diesel truck crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver hurt. Unsafe lane change triggered the wreck. Metal, glass, pain. The city roared on.

A sedan and a diesel tractor truck collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, age 37, suffered a shoulder injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was the listed contributing factor. Multiple occupants in both vehicles reported unspecified injuries. The crash left one person with pain and nausea. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The impact was severe enough to injure and shake those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.

Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."

• Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16