Sep 15 - A man reversed down 54th Street. His sedan slammed five parked cars. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the pavement. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. He did not get up. The street fell silent.

A 62-year-old man driving a Ford sedan reversed into five parked vehicles on 54th Street. According to the police report, 'A 62-year-old man, unbelted, reversed a Ford sedan into five parked cars. He was thrown from the driver’s seat. His head struck pavement.' The crash left the driver ejected and suffering head injuries. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor. The driver was not using any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the unsafe backing. No other people were reported injured. The parked vehicles sustained damage from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A Lexus SUV struck a 68-year-old woman crossing McDonald Avenue. The driver was distracted. The impact crushed her body. She died on the street. The avenue went quiet. Another life ended by inattention behind the wheel.

A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing McDonald Avenue near Webster Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a southbound Lexus SUV hit her head-on. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are noted. The vehicle, a 2016 Lexus SUV registered in Pennsylvania, struck the woman with its center front end. The data does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A young man rode west on his motorcycle. An SUV struck him at the corner. He wore a helmet. The crash crushed his chest. He lay unconscious in the dark. Sirens came. The street stayed silent.

A 23-year-old man riding a ZNEN motorcycle was struck by a Chevy SUV at the intersection of 14th Avenue and 39th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred late at night. The motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, suffered severe chest injuries and was found unconscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The SUV's right front bumper hit the motorcycle, causing the rider to be crushed. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any actions by the motorcyclist that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A moped driver turned left on Bay Parkway, distracted. He lost control. The front crumpled. He flew from the seat, helmet on, bleeding from his arm. Shock set in. Blood pooled in the summer heat. Permit only. The street held him.

A 44-year-old man riding a TAIZH moped was injured while making a left turn on Bay Parkway near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inattentive. The moped's front end crumpled. The man, wearing a helmet and holding only a permit, was ejected from the vehicle. He suffered severe bleeding to his arm and lay in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the driver injured and bleeding on the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.

A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - A 45-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Alcohol and inattention marked the crash. The SUV driver was unhurt. Brooklyn lost another life.

A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike south on McDonald Avenue near Avenue I in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was helmetless and under the influence of alcohol. He was ejected from the bike, hit his head on the pavement, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured. Helmet use is mentioned only after these driver errors. The crash happened at night, ending in fatal injury for the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 5 - A 23-year-old man crossed 13th Avenue at 50th Street. Two SUVs crashed. One struck him. His body broke under the weight. He died there, in the street, as dusk settled and headlights glared. No driver errors listed.

A 23-year-old man was killed at the intersection of 13th Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man crossed. Two SUVs collided. One struck him. His body shattered under the weight. He died there, in the street, as headlights burned through the dusk.' The crash involved two SUVs, both traveling straight. The pedestrian was at the intersection when he was hit. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The data shows the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries, while vehicle occupants were unhurt. The report documents another fatal intersection for New York’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 11 - Two SUVs crashed at 17th Avenue and 59th Street. Metal buckled. Glass sliced. A young driver and his passenger bled in their seats. Both stayed conscious. The crash followed a driver ignoring traffic control. The street bore the scars.

Two SUVs collided at the corner of 17th Avenue and 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash. A 28-year-old man driving and his 29-year-old male passenger suffered severe lacerations but remained conscious, held by lap belts as glass cut their bodies. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the harm when drivers ignore signals and collide at speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - A drunk, unlicensed driver sped north on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He struck a man in the head. The victim lay bleeding, unconscious, on cold pavement. The sedan crashed into a parked SUV. No intersection. No warning. System failed.

A sedan driven by an unlicensed, intoxicated man struck a 44-year-old pedestrian on Fort Hamilton Parkway. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The man was hit in the head and found unconscious, bleeding on the street. The crash happened outside any intersection. After hitting the pedestrian, the sedan collided with a parked SUV. The report lists no helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license and alcohol impairment led to severe injuries and chaos on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A sedan struck a 23-year-old man riding an e-bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The crash threw him from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He died before sunrise. Traffic control was ignored. Distraction played a role.

A 23-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a sedan struck him on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 54th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The report states: 'Traffic control ignored.' Both 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' are listed as contributing factors for the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver errors. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the e-bike. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers disregard signals and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A Mercedes slammed head-on into a man riding an e-scooter on Avenue L. The scooter was destroyed. The rider, thrown from the wreck, died at the scene. Two teens and the car’s driver were hurt. Speed and inexperience fueled the crash.

A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by a westbound Mercedes sedan near Avenue L and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Speed and inexperience ended him. His body was thrown. He died there.' The e-scooter was crushed. The Mercedes carried three people: a 53-year-old driver and two 16-year-old passengers. All three suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by speed and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A Honda SUV backed up near 60th Street. The e-bike struck hard. The cyclist’s arm bled onto the pavement. Metal crumpled. The night held its breath. One man hurt. The SUV’s rear dented. Brooklyn silent, danger plain.

A Honda SUV, backing unsafely near 1654 60th Street in Brooklyn, collided with a southbound e-bike. The crash left a 33-year-old male cyclist injured, suffering severe bleeding and wounds to his arm. According to the police report, 'Backing Unsafely' was the contributing factor. The SUV’s right rear bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The cyclist, who was driving straight, was not ejected. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report does not list any cyclist errors or helmet use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider was hit head-on by an unlicensed SUV on Bay Parkway. He was thrown from his bike, left unconscious and bleeding from the head. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left the street stained and silent.

A violent crash unfolded on Bay Parkway. According to the police report, a 21-year-old e-bike rider, unlicensed and unhelmeted, was struck head-on by an unlicensed SUV. The rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV carried two occupants, both unlicensed. The report states, 'Traffic control disregarded.' This failure to obey traffic signals or signs was listed as the primary contributing factor for all involved. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the systemic disregard for traffic control. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A Volvo SUV turned right at 13th Avenue and 51st Street. A woman crossed. The SUV did not stop. Her arm was torn off. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The city moved on.

A Volvo SUV made a right turn at the corner of 13th Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old woman was crossing the street when the SUV struck her. According to the police report, 'A Volvo turned right. A woman crossed against the light. The SUV did not stop. Her arm was torn off. She died there, though her body still moved.' The pedestrian suffered an amputation and died at the scene. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver, a 20-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.

A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19