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 38
▸ Crush Injuries 27
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 24
▸ Severe Lacerations 31
▸ Concussion 57
▸ Whiplash 265
▸ Contusion/Bruise 470
▸ Abrasion 319
▸ Pain/Nausea 130
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 SD 25
- 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (LKM6400) – 144 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Cadillac Suburban (KWS1161) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Gr Land Rover Suburban (LNP4539) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2009 Infiniti Sedan (MJN6892) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black BMW Sedan (KNN3773) – 50 times • 3 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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Flushing Avenue, 7 AM
SD 25: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 22, 2025
Just after 7 AM on Oct 6, near Flushing Avenue and North Elliott Place, an e‑bike rider hit a 60‑year‑old woman who had just exited a city bus. She died. AMNY | NY Daily News
The count keeps rising
Since Jan 1, 2022, Senate District 25 has recorded 39 people killed and 7,671 injured in 13,960 crashes, including 92 serious injuries. NYC Open Data crashes | persons | vehicles
This year-to-date, deaths in the district are 14, up from 4 at this point last year. Injuries stand at 1,620 (up from 1,495). Serious injuries are 28 (up from 18). NYC Open Data crashes | persons
The past month on Myrtle and beyond
- On Oct 6, an e‑bike rider going west on Flushing hit the woman near North Elliott Place. She did not survive. AMNY | NY Daily News
- On Sept 21, a firetruck racing to an emergency collided with a moped rider at Myrtle Avenue and Sanford Street; he was hospitalized. AMNY
- On Sept 3, a 25‑year‑old on a moped crashed into two vehicles at Myrtle Avenue and Bedford Avenue and died. NY Daily News
Who is responsible to move
State Senator Jabari Brisport co‑sponsored the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) and voted yes in committee in June 2025. Open States
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman represents the area. The record here shows no listed sponsorship on S4045. What gives? Open States
Council Member Chi A. Ossé represents the district locally. City Hall can lower the default speed limit citywide. The tool exists. Use it. /take_action/
What must change
Two steps are on the table:
- Lower speeds citywide under Sammy’s Law. Slow the cars. Save the seconds that save a life. /take_action/
- Pass and enforce speed limiters for repeat offenders via S4045. Keep the worst drivers from speeding again. Open States
One woman died on Flushing Avenue at dawn. The next one is avoidable. Act now. /take_action/
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ How many people have been harmed on SD 25 streets since 2022?
▸ What changed in the past year-to-date?
▸ Which policies can cut these crashes now?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Crashes , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-22
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Person - Persons , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-22
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Vehicles - Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-22
- Queens woman fatally struck by e-bike rider after exiting city bus in Brooklyn - AMNY article , AMNY, Published 2025-10-07
- Woman, 60, dies after being struck by e-bike rider in Brooklyn - Daily News article , NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-06
- Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital - AMNY article , AMNY, Published 2025-09-21
- Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection - Daily News article , NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-03
- File S 4045 - Bill page , Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- File S 3304 - Bill page , Open States / NY Senate, Published 2023-01-30
Fix the Problem
State Senator Jabari Brisport
District 25
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman
District 56
Council Member Chi A. Ossé
District 36
▸ Other Geographies
SD 25 Senate District 25 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 79, District 36, AD 56.
It contains Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Prospect Heights, Ocean Hill, Brownsville, Brooklyn CB16, Brooklyn CB2, Brooklyn CB3.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 25
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SUV driver injures cyclist at Throop and Flushing▸Nov 1 - A driver in a Jeep went west on Flushing and failed to yield at Throop. He hit a southbound cyclist. The 49-year-old man suffered head lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At Throop Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a 1999 Jeep SUV, traveling west on Flushing, hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The 49-year-old cyclist suffered head lacerations and was listed as injured. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Both parties were reported as going straight before impact. Police noted damage to the SUV’s right-side doors and to the bike’s front end. SUV occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The driver held a valid license. No other contributing factor was recorded.
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E-bike driver kills woman on Flushing Avenue▸Oct 6 - E-bike driver going west on Flushing hit a 60-year-old woman near N. Elliott. She died. Two riders were hurt. Police listed no cause and marked the operator unlicensed.
A driver on an e-bike going west on Flushing Avenue hit a 60-year-old woman near N. Elliott Place. She was killed. The crash injured the e-bike’s 41-year-old driver and a 39-year-old passenger. Both were ejected. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead. The point of impact and damage were at the center front. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was getting on or off a vehicle. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police listed the e-bike operator as unlicensed in New York. No other vehicles were named.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Myrtle Ave Truck Crash▸Sep 21 - A box truck and a moped collided on Myrtle Avenue at Sandford Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 42, was ejected and suffered a head wound. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
On Myrtle Avenue at Sandford Street in Brooklyn, the driver of a box truck and the driver of a moped crashed at 12:27 p.m. The moped driver, a 42-year-old man, was ejected, left unconscious, and bleeding from a head wound. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east. The moped’s point of impact was the left front. The truck’s was the right rear. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The truck carried six occupants; their injuries were listed as unspecified.
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SUV Drivers Collide on Sumpter; Passenger Hurt▸Sep 14 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger suffered crush injuries to her back. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Two SUV drivers collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn around 8:04 p.m. The driver of a 2023 GMC, traveling north, drove straight and hit the left rear of a 2004 Ford driven east. Impact came at the GMC’s center front and the Ford’s left rear. A 30-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured. Police listed crush injuries and back pain; she was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
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SUV driver turning left hits rider on Bedford▸Sep 4 - On Bedford at Putnam, a northbound SUV driver turned left. He collided with a southbound motorized rider. The 36-year-old man suffered deep leg cuts and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A crash at Bedford Ave and Putnam Ave in Brooklyn injured a 36-year-old man operating an Other Motorized vehicle. According to the police report, a northbound driver in a 2022 Subaru SUV was making a left turn when the two drivers collided in a front-end crash. The man suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg and was conscious at the scene. Police did not record any specific driver errors and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all parties. Both vehicles showed center front end damage. The SUV driver was licensed. The crash involved a left turn by the SUV driver and a southbound Other Motorized driver going straight.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Ambulance driver hits teen at Tapscott▸Sep 2 - A westbound ambulance driver hit a 16-year-old girl at E New York Ave and Tapscott St. She was semiconscious. Severe cuts to her face. The impact came on the right front bumper.
A driver in an ambulance, heading west on E New York Ave, hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Tapscott St in Brooklyn at 3:13 p.m. She was semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The listed point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2023 Ford ambulance with no recorded damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. No driver error was recorded in the data.
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Moped Rider Killed at Myrtle and Bedford▸Sep 2 - Pre-dawn crash at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave. Two sedan drivers and a moped driver were going straight. The 25-year-old moped driver died. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two sedan drivers were traveling north on Bedford Ave while a moped driver traveled east on Myrtle Ave. All were recorded as going straight before the crash. The collision occurred at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 4:40 a.m. The 25-year-old male moped driver was killed. Sedan drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage included a right front bumper hit on one sedan and left-side door damage on the other; the moped showed front-end damage. The report did not assign the traffic-control violation to a particular driver.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Nov 1 - A driver in a Jeep went west on Flushing and failed to yield at Throop. He hit a southbound cyclist. The 49-year-old man suffered head lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At Throop Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a 1999 Jeep SUV, traveling west on Flushing, hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The 49-year-old cyclist suffered head lacerations and was listed as injured. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Both parties were reported as going straight before impact. Police noted damage to the SUV’s right-side doors and to the bike’s front end. SUV occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The driver held a valid license. No other contributing factor was recorded.
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E-bike driver kills woman on Flushing Avenue▸Oct 6 - E-bike driver going west on Flushing hit a 60-year-old woman near N. Elliott. She died. Two riders were hurt. Police listed no cause and marked the operator unlicensed.
A driver on an e-bike going west on Flushing Avenue hit a 60-year-old woman near N. Elliott Place. She was killed. The crash injured the e-bike’s 41-year-old driver and a 39-year-old passenger. Both were ejected. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead. The point of impact and damage were at the center front. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was getting on or off a vehicle. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police listed the e-bike operator as unlicensed in New York. No other vehicles were named.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Myrtle Ave Truck Crash▸Sep 21 - A box truck and a moped collided on Myrtle Avenue at Sandford Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 42, was ejected and suffered a head wound. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
On Myrtle Avenue at Sandford Street in Brooklyn, the driver of a box truck and the driver of a moped crashed at 12:27 p.m. The moped driver, a 42-year-old man, was ejected, left unconscious, and bleeding from a head wound. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east. The moped’s point of impact was the left front. The truck’s was the right rear. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The truck carried six occupants; their injuries were listed as unspecified.
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SUV Drivers Collide on Sumpter; Passenger Hurt▸Sep 14 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger suffered crush injuries to her back. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Two SUV drivers collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn around 8:04 p.m. The driver of a 2023 GMC, traveling north, drove straight and hit the left rear of a 2004 Ford driven east. Impact came at the GMC’s center front and the Ford’s left rear. A 30-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured. Police listed crush injuries and back pain; she was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
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SUV driver turning left hits rider on Bedford▸Sep 4 - On Bedford at Putnam, a northbound SUV driver turned left. He collided with a southbound motorized rider. The 36-year-old man suffered deep leg cuts and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A crash at Bedford Ave and Putnam Ave in Brooklyn injured a 36-year-old man operating an Other Motorized vehicle. According to the police report, a northbound driver in a 2022 Subaru SUV was making a left turn when the two drivers collided in a front-end crash. The man suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg and was conscious at the scene. Police did not record any specific driver errors and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all parties. Both vehicles showed center front end damage. The SUV driver was licensed. The crash involved a left turn by the SUV driver and a southbound Other Motorized driver going straight.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Ambulance driver hits teen at Tapscott▸Sep 2 - A westbound ambulance driver hit a 16-year-old girl at E New York Ave and Tapscott St. She was semiconscious. Severe cuts to her face. The impact came on the right front bumper.
A driver in an ambulance, heading west on E New York Ave, hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Tapscott St in Brooklyn at 3:13 p.m. She was semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The listed point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2023 Ford ambulance with no recorded damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. No driver error was recorded in the data.
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Moped Rider Killed at Myrtle and Bedford▸Sep 2 - Pre-dawn crash at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave. Two sedan drivers and a moped driver were going straight. The 25-year-old moped driver died. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two sedan drivers were traveling north on Bedford Ave while a moped driver traveled east on Myrtle Ave. All were recorded as going straight before the crash. The collision occurred at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 4:40 a.m. The 25-year-old male moped driver was killed. Sedan drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage included a right front bumper hit on one sedan and left-side door damage on the other; the moped showed front-end damage. The report did not assign the traffic-control violation to a particular driver.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Oct 6 - E-bike driver going west on Flushing hit a 60-year-old woman near N. Elliott. She died. Two riders were hurt. Police listed no cause and marked the operator unlicensed.
A driver on an e-bike going west on Flushing Avenue hit a 60-year-old woman near N. Elliott Place. She was killed. The crash injured the e-bike’s 41-year-old driver and a 39-year-old passenger. Both were ejected. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead. The point of impact and damage were at the center front. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was getting on or off a vehicle. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police listed the e-bike operator as unlicensed in New York. No other vehicles were named.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Myrtle Ave Truck Crash▸Sep 21 - A box truck and a moped collided on Myrtle Avenue at Sandford Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 42, was ejected and suffered a head wound. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
On Myrtle Avenue at Sandford Street in Brooklyn, the driver of a box truck and the driver of a moped crashed at 12:27 p.m. The moped driver, a 42-year-old man, was ejected, left unconscious, and bleeding from a head wound. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east. The moped’s point of impact was the left front. The truck’s was the right rear. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The truck carried six occupants; their injuries were listed as unspecified.
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SUV Drivers Collide on Sumpter; Passenger Hurt▸Sep 14 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger suffered crush injuries to her back. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Two SUV drivers collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn around 8:04 p.m. The driver of a 2023 GMC, traveling north, drove straight and hit the left rear of a 2004 Ford driven east. Impact came at the GMC’s center front and the Ford’s left rear. A 30-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured. Police listed crush injuries and back pain; she was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
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SUV driver turning left hits rider on Bedford▸Sep 4 - On Bedford at Putnam, a northbound SUV driver turned left. He collided with a southbound motorized rider. The 36-year-old man suffered deep leg cuts and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A crash at Bedford Ave and Putnam Ave in Brooklyn injured a 36-year-old man operating an Other Motorized vehicle. According to the police report, a northbound driver in a 2022 Subaru SUV was making a left turn when the two drivers collided in a front-end crash. The man suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg and was conscious at the scene. Police did not record any specific driver errors and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all parties. Both vehicles showed center front end damage. The SUV driver was licensed. The crash involved a left turn by the SUV driver and a southbound Other Motorized driver going straight.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Ambulance driver hits teen at Tapscott▸Sep 2 - A westbound ambulance driver hit a 16-year-old girl at E New York Ave and Tapscott St. She was semiconscious. Severe cuts to her face. The impact came on the right front bumper.
A driver in an ambulance, heading west on E New York Ave, hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Tapscott St in Brooklyn at 3:13 p.m. She was semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The listed point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2023 Ford ambulance with no recorded damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. No driver error was recorded in the data.
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Moped Rider Killed at Myrtle and Bedford▸Sep 2 - Pre-dawn crash at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave. Two sedan drivers and a moped driver were going straight. The 25-year-old moped driver died. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two sedan drivers were traveling north on Bedford Ave while a moped driver traveled east on Myrtle Ave. All were recorded as going straight before the crash. The collision occurred at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 4:40 a.m. The 25-year-old male moped driver was killed. Sedan drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage included a right front bumper hit on one sedan and left-side door damage on the other; the moped showed front-end damage. The report did not assign the traffic-control violation to a particular driver.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Sep 21 - A box truck and a moped collided on Myrtle Avenue at Sandford Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 42, was ejected and suffered a head wound. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
On Myrtle Avenue at Sandford Street in Brooklyn, the driver of a box truck and the driver of a moped crashed at 12:27 p.m. The moped driver, a 42-year-old man, was ejected, left unconscious, and bleeding from a head wound. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east. The moped’s point of impact was the left front. The truck’s was the right rear. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The truck carried six occupants; their injuries were listed as unspecified.
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SUV Drivers Collide on Sumpter; Passenger Hurt▸Sep 14 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger suffered crush injuries to her back. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Two SUV drivers collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn around 8:04 p.m. The driver of a 2023 GMC, traveling north, drove straight and hit the left rear of a 2004 Ford driven east. Impact came at the GMC’s center front and the Ford’s left rear. A 30-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured. Police listed crush injuries and back pain; she was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
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SUV driver turning left hits rider on Bedford▸Sep 4 - On Bedford at Putnam, a northbound SUV driver turned left. He collided with a southbound motorized rider. The 36-year-old man suffered deep leg cuts and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A crash at Bedford Ave and Putnam Ave in Brooklyn injured a 36-year-old man operating an Other Motorized vehicle. According to the police report, a northbound driver in a 2022 Subaru SUV was making a left turn when the two drivers collided in a front-end crash. The man suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg and was conscious at the scene. Police did not record any specific driver errors and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all parties. Both vehicles showed center front end damage. The SUV driver was licensed. The crash involved a left turn by the SUV driver and a southbound Other Motorized driver going straight.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Ambulance driver hits teen at Tapscott▸Sep 2 - A westbound ambulance driver hit a 16-year-old girl at E New York Ave and Tapscott St. She was semiconscious. Severe cuts to her face. The impact came on the right front bumper.
A driver in an ambulance, heading west on E New York Ave, hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Tapscott St in Brooklyn at 3:13 p.m. She was semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The listed point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2023 Ford ambulance with no recorded damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. No driver error was recorded in the data.
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Moped Rider Killed at Myrtle and Bedford▸Sep 2 - Pre-dawn crash at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave. Two sedan drivers and a moped driver were going straight. The 25-year-old moped driver died. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two sedan drivers were traveling north on Bedford Ave while a moped driver traveled east on Myrtle Ave. All were recorded as going straight before the crash. The collision occurred at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 4:40 a.m. The 25-year-old male moped driver was killed. Sedan drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage included a right front bumper hit on one sedan and left-side door damage on the other; the moped showed front-end damage. The report did not assign the traffic-control violation to a particular driver.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Sep 14 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger suffered crush injuries to her back. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Two SUV drivers collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn around 8:04 p.m. The driver of a 2023 GMC, traveling north, drove straight and hit the left rear of a 2004 Ford driven east. Impact came at the GMC’s center front and the Ford’s left rear. A 30-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured. Police listed crush injuries and back pain; she was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
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SUV driver turning left hits rider on Bedford▸Sep 4 - On Bedford at Putnam, a northbound SUV driver turned left. He collided with a southbound motorized rider. The 36-year-old man suffered deep leg cuts and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A crash at Bedford Ave and Putnam Ave in Brooklyn injured a 36-year-old man operating an Other Motorized vehicle. According to the police report, a northbound driver in a 2022 Subaru SUV was making a left turn when the two drivers collided in a front-end crash. The man suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg and was conscious at the scene. Police did not record any specific driver errors and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all parties. Both vehicles showed center front end damage. The SUV driver was licensed. The crash involved a left turn by the SUV driver and a southbound Other Motorized driver going straight.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Ambulance driver hits teen at Tapscott▸Sep 2 - A westbound ambulance driver hit a 16-year-old girl at E New York Ave and Tapscott St. She was semiconscious. Severe cuts to her face. The impact came on the right front bumper.
A driver in an ambulance, heading west on E New York Ave, hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Tapscott St in Brooklyn at 3:13 p.m. She was semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The listed point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2023 Ford ambulance with no recorded damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. No driver error was recorded in the data.
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Moped Rider Killed at Myrtle and Bedford▸Sep 2 - Pre-dawn crash at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave. Two sedan drivers and a moped driver were going straight. The 25-year-old moped driver died. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two sedan drivers were traveling north on Bedford Ave while a moped driver traveled east on Myrtle Ave. All were recorded as going straight before the crash. The collision occurred at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 4:40 a.m. The 25-year-old male moped driver was killed. Sedan drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage included a right front bumper hit on one sedan and left-side door damage on the other; the moped showed front-end damage. The report did not assign the traffic-control violation to a particular driver.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Sep 4 - On Bedford at Putnam, a northbound SUV driver turned left. He collided with a southbound motorized rider. The 36-year-old man suffered deep leg cuts and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A crash at Bedford Ave and Putnam Ave in Brooklyn injured a 36-year-old man operating an Other Motorized vehicle. According to the police report, a northbound driver in a 2022 Subaru SUV was making a left turn when the two drivers collided in a front-end crash. The man suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg and was conscious at the scene. Police did not record any specific driver errors and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all parties. Both vehicles showed center front end damage. The SUV driver was licensed. The crash involved a left turn by the SUV driver and a southbound Other Motorized driver going straight.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Ambulance driver hits teen at Tapscott▸Sep 2 - A westbound ambulance driver hit a 16-year-old girl at E New York Ave and Tapscott St. She was semiconscious. Severe cuts to her face. The impact came on the right front bumper.
A driver in an ambulance, heading west on E New York Ave, hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Tapscott St in Brooklyn at 3:13 p.m. She was semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The listed point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2023 Ford ambulance with no recorded damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. No driver error was recorded in the data.
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Moped Rider Killed at Myrtle and Bedford▸Sep 2 - Pre-dawn crash at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave. Two sedan drivers and a moped driver were going straight. The 25-year-old moped driver died. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two sedan drivers were traveling north on Bedford Ave while a moped driver traveled east on Myrtle Ave. All were recorded as going straight before the crash. The collision occurred at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 4:40 a.m. The 25-year-old male moped driver was killed. Sedan drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage included a right front bumper hit on one sedan and left-side door damage on the other; the moped showed front-end damage. The report did not assign the traffic-control violation to a particular driver.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Ambulance driver hits teen at Tapscott▸Sep 2 - A westbound ambulance driver hit a 16-year-old girl at E New York Ave and Tapscott St. She was semiconscious. Severe cuts to her face. The impact came on the right front bumper.
A driver in an ambulance, heading west on E New York Ave, hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Tapscott St in Brooklyn at 3:13 p.m. She was semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The listed point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2023 Ford ambulance with no recorded damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. No driver error was recorded in the data.
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Moped Rider Killed at Myrtle and Bedford▸Sep 2 - Pre-dawn crash at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave. Two sedan drivers and a moped driver were going straight. The 25-year-old moped driver died. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two sedan drivers were traveling north on Bedford Ave while a moped driver traveled east on Myrtle Ave. All were recorded as going straight before the crash. The collision occurred at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 4:40 a.m. The 25-year-old male moped driver was killed. Sedan drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage included a right front bumper hit on one sedan and left-side door damage on the other; the moped showed front-end damage. The report did not assign the traffic-control violation to a particular driver.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Sep 2 - A westbound ambulance driver hit a 16-year-old girl at E New York Ave and Tapscott St. She was semiconscious. Severe cuts to her face. The impact came on the right front bumper.
A driver in an ambulance, heading west on E New York Ave, hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Tapscott St in Brooklyn at 3:13 p.m. She was semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The listed point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2023 Ford ambulance with no recorded damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. No driver error was recorded in the data.
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Moped Rider Killed at Myrtle and Bedford▸Sep 2 - Pre-dawn crash at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave. Two sedan drivers and a moped driver were going straight. The 25-year-old moped driver died. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two sedan drivers were traveling north on Bedford Ave while a moped driver traveled east on Myrtle Ave. All were recorded as going straight before the crash. The collision occurred at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 4:40 a.m. The 25-year-old male moped driver was killed. Sedan drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage included a right front bumper hit on one sedan and left-side door damage on the other; the moped showed front-end damage. The report did not assign the traffic-control violation to a particular driver.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Sep 2 - Pre-dawn crash at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave. Two sedan drivers and a moped driver were going straight. The 25-year-old moped driver died. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two sedan drivers were traveling north on Bedford Ave while a moped driver traveled east on Myrtle Ave. All were recorded as going straight before the crash. The collision occurred at Myrtle Ave and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 4:40 a.m. The 25-year-old male moped driver was killed. Sedan drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage included a right front bumper hit on one sedan and left-side door damage on the other; the moped showed front-end damage. The report did not assign the traffic-control violation to a particular driver.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway▸Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.
A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
14
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
11
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
11
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
5
Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
14
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
11
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
11
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
5
Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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Bus Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway▸Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Jul 14 - A bus turned left on Broadway and hit a cyclist. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular errors. The street saw blood and confusion.
A bus making a left turn on Broadway collided with a cyclist traveling east. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular.' The bus driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles turn across their path.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
- Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.
The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.
A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.