AD 41: Kings Highway bleeds. Belt Parkway breaks. Who will slow the cars?

Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.

The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Aug 18 - A driver turned left at Flatlands Avenue and hit a 28-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene.

A driver of a 2020 Honda sedan made a left turn at 3831 Flatlands Avenue and struck a 28-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded the driver action as making a left turn and listed failure to yield by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but it appears after the drivers failure to yield in the recorded contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."

Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.

A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827091 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jun 17 - Ambulance and sedan crashed on Glenwood Road. Two drivers injured—one with crush injuries, one with concussion. Impact tore bumpers and quarter panels. No clear cause. Brooklyn street, midday, chaos.

An ambulance and a sedan collided at Glenwood Road and East 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they struck each other. The 23-year-old sedan driver suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. The 53-year-old ambulance driver sustained a concussion and back injury. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front of the ambulance and the left front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

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

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Apr 15 - A Ford SUV struck a 17-year-old on an e-scooter at Avenue J and East 51st. The teen lay unconscious, head split open. Police cite driver inattention. Blood on the bumper. Another young life torn by steel.

A 17-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was struck and severely injured by a Ford SUV on Avenue J near East 51st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen was found unconscious with severe head lacerations. The SUV's front left bumper bore the marks of the crash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV was traveling straight ahead when it hit the teen. The impact left the boy bleeding on the pavement, his ride and future shattered by a moment of distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Feb 2 - A 61-year-old cyclist was thrown from his bike when a southbound sedan hit him on East 46th Street near Foster Avenue. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay still, head split, the street marked by violence.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old man riding a bike eastbound on East 46th Street near Foster Avenue was struck by a southbound Honda sedan at approximately 1:00 PM in Brooklyn. The report states the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe head trauma, with blood pooling on the pavement. The sedan’s center front end was crumpled from the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the police report does not list helmet use as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were described as going straight ahead before the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no details on specific driver errors. The impact location and narrative underscore the violence of the collision and the vulnerability of the cyclist in the face of a fast-moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Dec 6 - Steel twisted on Kings Highway. Two sedans collided head-on at speed. Fire erupted. A 57-year-old unlicensed man died, trapped and burned in his Ford. By the time help arrived, the car was ash. Brooklyn night, one life erased.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at speed at Kings Highway and Avenue M in Brooklyn. The report states, 'Steel crumpled. Fire bloomed.' A 57-year-old unlicensed man, driving a Ford sedan, was killed—burned to death while strapped in his seat. The Ford was described as 'ash by the time help came.' The crash occurred at 21:45. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The deceased was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The data shows the man was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The other vehicle, a Toyota sedan, was also demolished. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The deadly outcome traces directly to unsafe speed and the presence of an unlicensed driver behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Oct 1 - Metal crumpled on Ocean Avenue. A 46-year-old man, seatbelt tight, took the impact at his neck. Pain stayed. He stayed conscious. Two sedans, one unmoving, one not. The street held the violence.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Ocean Avenue and Avenue T in Brooklyn. One sedan, a 2017 Toyota, was 'stopped in traffic' when it was struck in the 'center back end.' The report states a 46-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered crush injuries to his neck but did not lose consciousness. The narrative describes 'metal crushed' and notes the victim 'did not lose pain.' No contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, and there is no mention of victim behavior as a factor. The impact and injury resulted from a moving vehicle hitting a stationary one, underscoring the persistent danger faced by road users even when stopped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Sep 1 - A sedan cut left on Utica Avenue. An e-bike shot straight. Two young men launched from the bike, heads striking pavement. Blood pooled. Both lay conscious, bleeding, silent in the Brooklyn night. The street bore witness to their pain.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Utica Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn collided with an e-bike traveling straight. The crash occurred at 22:40. The report states, 'A sedan turned left. An e-bike kept straight. Two young men flew from the bike, no helmets. Their heads hit pavement. Blood pooled. Both conscious. Both bleeding.' Both e-bike riders, aged 22 and 21, were ejected and suffered severe head injuries with heavy bleeding. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting a driver error. The sedan's left turn across the e-bike's path and the disregard for traffic control devices are central to the crash. The report notes the e-bike riders were not wearing helmets, but this detail is mentioned after the driver’s failure to obey traffic rules. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by driver actions and traffic violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jul 3 - A teenage boy sat in the back seat. The SUV’s right side took the hit. Glass cut his face. Blood spilled. The driver ran the light. The street fell silent, the boy left scarred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Avenue K and East 45th Street in Brooklyn when an SUV was struck on its right side. The report states that the driver disregarded traffic control, specifically running a red light. A 15-year-old boy, riding as a right rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe facial lacerations from shattered glass. The narrative details, 'Glass cut deep into his face. Blood ran. The light was ignored.' The boy was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary contributing factors cited in the report are 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The crash left the teenager in shock and with significant injuries. The police report centers driver error—ignoring a traffic signal—as the cause of this violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

May 29 - A 70-year-old man stepped onto Kings Highway. An eastbound SUV hit him head-on. He died from head and internal wounds. The bumper bore the mark where he fell. The street claimed another life. The driver was licensed.

A 70-year-old pedestrian was killed on Kings Highway when an eastbound SUV struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the man stepped into the street, not at an intersection and without a crossing signal, as detailed in the report: 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. An eastbound SUV struck him head-on. He died from head and internal wounds. The driver held a license. The bumper bore the mark where he fell.' The vehicle involved was a 2023 Acura SUV, traveling straight ahead with two occupants. The point of impact was the center front end, and the right front bumper showed damage. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian, and does not cite any specific driver error. The pedestrian’s action—crossing without a signal or crosswalk—is noted after the absence of identified driver errors. The report does not mention any additional contributing factors or behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Apr 25 - A parked BMW broke loose on Ocean Avenue. It struck a sedan, then slammed into a Subaru. Inside, a 77-year-old man was crushed and killed. The runaway car turned a quiet street into a deadly trap.

According to the police report, a parked BMW on Ocean Avenue became a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' The report states the BMW 'broke free,' first striking a sedan and then slamming into a Subaru. Inside the Subaru, a 77-year-old man was 'crushed.' He suffered fatal head injuries and was 'partially ejected' from his seat. The police report notes he was 'unbelted.' The incident unfolded at 16:24, transforming a line of parked and stopped vehicles into a scene of sudden violence. The primary contributing factor listed is 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle,' highlighting the systemic danger posed when a parked car is not properly secured or malfunctions. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim. The report details the impact sequence and the fatal consequences for the elderly driver, underscoring the lethal risk when control of a vehicle is lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Mar 12 - Metal screamed on Avenue M. A sedan, fast and reckless, struck a line of parked cars. A three-year-old boy in the front seat took the blow to his face. Sirens chased the wreckage. Alcohol and speed left a child bleeding.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at speed on Avenue M near Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The crash, which occurred at 8:11 a.m., set off a chain reaction that crumpled a line of parked cars. The report states that a three-year-old boy, restrained in the front passenger seat, suffered crush injuries to his face. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'The air smelled of metal. Sirens rose over the wreckage.' Police cite 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The data makes clear that driver actions—specifically, driving under the influence and at unsafe speeds—were central to the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the child passenger. The collision left a young child injured and exposed the deadly consequences of reckless driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Feb 23 - A Hyundai SUV turned left on Avenue H. It struck the side of an Infiniti sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck crush injuries. Night air thickened. Driver inattention cut through Brooklyn’s quiet.

According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV was making a left turn at Avenue H and East 38th Street when it struck the right side of an Infiniti sedan that was traveling straight. The crash occurred at 22:25 in Brooklyn. The report states the SUV’s driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact crushed the sedan driver’s neck. The 27-year-old man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, remained conscious after the collision. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A Hyundai SUV turned left. An Infiniti sedan went straight. The SUV struck the sedan’s side. A 27-year-old man, belted in, suffered crush injuries to his neck. He stayed awake. The street went quiet.' The report does not cite any contributing actions by the injured driver. The focus remains on the left-turning SUV and the danger posed by driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Dec 6 - A scooter slammed into an SUV on Batchelder Street. Metal twisted. The rider’s face bled beneath his helmet. The SUV’s front crumpled. Failure to yield. Speed too fast. One man hurt. Brooklyn street, blood on the pavement.

A motorscooter and a GMC SUV collided on Batchelder Street near Avenue S in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old scooter rider suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A scooter slammed into the front of a GMC SUV. The unlicensed rider, 38, hit hard, face bleeding beneath his helmet. Metal twisted. The SUV’s left front crumpled. Failure to yield. Speed too fast.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front was damaged. The rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Nov 27 - A dump truck rolled down Avenue P. A 77-year-old woman crossed at East 19th. The truck’s front end struck her. She died at the scene. The driver kept going straight. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.

A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Avenue P and East 19th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a dump truck rolled east and struck her with its front end as she crossed the intersection. She suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Nov 18 - Metal tore on Belt Parkway. A sedan hit hard. A 57-year-old woman in the front seat died from head wounds. A baby behind the wheel survived, bleeding. The crash left the road stained and silent. Failure to yield cut a life short.

A deadly crash erupted on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, a sedan struck with force. A 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat died from head injuries. An infant in the driver’s seat survived with crush wounds. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Multiple vehicles were involved, including sedans and SUVs. The scene was chaotic, metal twisted, and lives changed in seconds. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable. The toll: one woman dead, a child injured, and a city left with another scar.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Oct 15 - A taxi hit a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The cab’s front end crumpled. The man stood, dazed, head bleeding. No signal. No warning. Night air thick with shock. The city kept moving.

A 36-year-old man was struck by a northbound taxi while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1738 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:27 a.m. The pedestrian suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The report describes the man as standing in shock after the impact, with blood pooling on the blacktop and the taxi’s front end crumpled. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was crossing mid-block, with no signal or crosswalk present, but no driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17