Sep 14 - Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and Hegeman. A driver in a sedan hit a 71-year-old man at the intersection. Police recorded unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The driver was 15 and unlicensed. The pedestrian suffered a head wound and severe bleeding.

A driver in a 2020 Honda sedan headed north on Pennsylvania Avenue and hit a 71-year-old man at Hegeman Avenue. The man was at the intersection and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. He was conscious. The teen behind the wheel was 15 and unlicensed and reported minor leg bleeding. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the driver. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The report lists the driver going straight before impact. The pedestrian was the only person seriously hurt. No other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A driver in an SUV turned left into a westbound motorcycle on Atlantic Ave at Elton St. The motorcycle driver and passenger were ejected and killed. Police recorded the SUV as "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle as "Going Straight Ahead."

A driver in an SUV turned left into a westbound motorcycle on Atlantic Ave at Elton St in Brooklyn, killing both people on the motorcycle. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead." Two occupants of the motorcycle — a 42-year-old male driver and a 42-year-old female passenger — were ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police listed the SUV point of impact as "Right Side Doors" and the motorcycle point of impact as "Center Front End." The SUV driver reported back pain. Police recorded the SUV driver’s pre-crash action as the primary recorded factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A northbound driver in an SUV hit an eastbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Avenue J. The SUV's right-front bumper struck the bike's rear. The 27-year-old rider suffered head injuries and severe lacerations.

The driver of an SUV was northbound on Remsen Avenue when the vehicle's right-front bumper struck a bicycle's center back end as the rider traveled east at Avenue J. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded those driver errors for the motorist. The record shows damage to the SUV's right front and to the bike's rear, and that both parties were going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - A male bicyclist was found unconscious at 190 Bethel Loop in Brooklyn. He suffered head trauma and severe lacerations. The bike showed center front-end damage and was recorded as parked. Police recorded no other vehicle or driver errors.

According to the police report, a male bicyclist was injured at 190 Bethel Loop in Brooklyn and was found unconscious with head trauma and severe lacerations. The report notes center front-end damage to the bicycle and records the bike as parked before the crash. No other vehicle or driver is specified in the report. Police recorded no driver errors. The bicyclist's contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified" in the report data. Vehicle records show a single male occupant on the bike and list the point of impact and damage as the bicycle's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - Southbound sedan blew the light on Glenwood and hit hard. A northbound bus and an eastbound SUV were struck. Passengers bled and groaned. Faces cut. Necks stiff. Brooklyn street turned to steel and glass.

A multi-vehicle crash at Glenwood Rd and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn injured at least four people, including bus and car passengers. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show the southbound sedan had center-front impact and the driver was unlicensed; the bus was northbound and the SUV eastbound, both going straight. Listed injuries include a 33-year-old front-seat passenger with severe lacerations, a 53-year-old right-rear passenger injured, a 61-year-old driver with neck pain, and a 35-year-old driver with facial abrasions. The report flags driver errors first: ignoring traffic control and speeding. The sedan and SUV each show front-end strikes; the bus took right-front damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - Northbound on Cross Bay, a sedan smashed into a pickup’s rear. Metal tore. A rear passenger took a head hit. A driver bled from leg cuts. Police cite unsafe speed. Another night of speed on a wide Queens speedway.

Two northbound vehicles collided on Cross Bay Blvd at 165 Ave in Queens. The sedan hit the pickup’s right rear, demolishing the car. A 33-year-old male rear passenger suffered a head injury. A 27-year-old male driver sustained severe leg lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. No other contributing factors were listed for the drivers or passengers. The road’s wide, fast design leaves little margin when drivers barrel ahead. Here, speed turned a straight trip into trauma for people just riding along.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - Two sedans collided by 1000 Sutter Ave. Four occupants hurt. Head blows. Crush pain. Parked cars struck. Police cite alcohol involvement. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.

Two sedans collided near 1000 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants: two drivers, ages 72 and 54, and two front-seat passengers, ages 41 and 30. According to the police report, the crash involved “Alcohol Involvement.” Multiple parked sedans were also hit, with front-end damage noted. Listed driver errors include Alcohol Involvement, a clear risk flagged in the data. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passengers. The record shows crush injuries and head trauma among those hurt. Vehicles show front-end and bumper impacts, consistent with a forceful strike on Sutter Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.

“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a sedan on Belt Parkway. A 56-year-old man bled from his elbow and lower arm. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage'. One driver was unlicensed. The injured driver remained conscious.

A driver in an SUV collided with a sedan on Belt Parkway. A 56-year-old male driver suffered severe bleeding to his elbow, lower arm and hand and remained conscious. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed." The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The report also records that one driver was unlicensed. Police logged the points of impact on the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old woman off Gateway Drive. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. The car’s front end took the impact. No other injuries reported.

A 21-year-old woman walking near 395 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn was struck and killed by a sedan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the car hit her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other serious injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - SUV hit a moped on Avenue D. One moped rider suffered crush injuries to his leg. Police cite driver inexperience. Both vehicles showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.

A collision between a Jeep SUV and a JIAJU moped occurred on Avenue D at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, injuring the 30-year-old male moped driver, who suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to either vehicle. No other injuries were documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - Sedan and pickup clashed on Linden. Two people hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

A sedan and a pickup truck collided at Linden Blvd and Van Sinderen Ave in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a 58-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, suffered neck and back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were making right turns when the impact occurred. Police list no other contributing factors. The injured were not ejected and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - A man on a bike struck by a Ford. Hip crushed. Blood on Rockaway Avenue. Brooklyn afternoon. No listed driver errors. Streets remain hard for riders.

A 40-year-old male bicyclist suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg after a collision with a Ford car or SUV at Rockaway Avenue and Newport Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. The streets of Brooklyn continue to put riders at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - A bike hit a 71-year-old woman off Rockaway Ave. She suffered severe face cuts. Shock followed. The street saw blood and silence. No driver errors listed. The city’s danger remains.

A cyclist traveling south on Rockaway Ave struck a 71-year-old woman who was not in the roadway. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a pedestrian, with no specific driver errors or contributing factors listed. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - Two sedans crashed at E 80 Street and Paerdegat 9 Street. One driver suffered a severe chest burn. Another driver took a hard hit to the shoulder. Both cars showed heavy damage. Failure to yield set the stage for pain.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of E 80 Street and Paerdegat 9 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a crash caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' One driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered a severe burn to her chest. Another driver, a 31-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her upper arm and shoulder. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. Both injured drivers were using lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the impact left clear damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 12-year-old boy lost part of his leg at Wortman Avenue. A large vehicle struck him at the intersection. The child was conscious but badly hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified. The driver was not injured.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by an enclosed-body vehicle at the intersection of 155 Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child suffered an amputation to the knee, lower leg, or foot and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, registered in New York, impacted the child with its left front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 40-year-old man, was not injured. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12