Oct 23 - A driver on a motorcycle going east on Montrose Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The rider bled from an arm wound. Police recorded “Other Vehicular” as a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old man driving a motorcycle east on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. collided with a parked Toyota sedan. The rider suffered severe bleeding with arm and hand injury. The sedan was recorded as parked prior to impact, with damage to its left-side doors. The motorcycle showed front-end damage. “According to the police report … the contributing factor was listed as ‘Other Vehicular.’” No other contributing factors were identified in the data. This crash left a vulnerable rider hurt after contact with a stationary car. No helmet, lighting, or signal issues were recorded as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Oct 9 - A moped driver south on Morgan Avenue hit the back of a parked tractor‑trailer at Meadow Street. He suffered severe facial bleeding. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Speed.

A driver on a moped traveling south on Morgan Avenue hit the rear of a parked tractor-trailer at Meadow Street in Brooklyn around 3:15 a.m. The rider suffered severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, the moped was going straight ahead and the truck was parked. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Speed. The moped’s front end was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck’s driver was listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians were reported hurt there.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Sep 27 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at Meserole and Leonard in Brooklyn. The woman, 32, died. Two parked SUVs were damaged. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a sedan traveling west on Meserole Street hit a woman riding a bike south on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. She was 32 and died. Two parked SUVs were damaged. The crash was recorded at 2:36 a.m. at Meserole Street and Leonard Street in the 90th Precinct. According to the police report, both road users were listed as going straight, and the sedan's point of impact was the center front. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified"; no driver errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Sep 26 - A box truck driver and a 14-year-old cyclist collided near 990 Grand St in Brooklyn. The boy suffered deep leg cuts. Both traveled east. Police logged "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and listed no driver violation.

At about 4:02 p.m. near 990 Grand St in Brooklyn, the driver of a box truck and a 14-year-old boy on a bike were both traveling east when they collided. The impact was noted at the truck’s right rear bumper. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and showed signs of shock. According to the police report, officers recorded "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors and listed no driver-specific violation. The truck driver was recorded uninjured. The report lists both operators as going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Sep 6 - A driver in a sedan and a woman on a bike collided at Grand St and Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound and heavy bleeding. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.

At Grand St and Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2020 Lexus sedan and a 35-year-old woman on a bike traveling east collided. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; she was conscious. The 39-year-old male driver is listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, Alcohol Involvement was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement for the driver. The report also lists Alcohol Involvement for the bicyclist. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan’s center back end was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.

A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.

A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.

A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.

A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.

A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.

A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 12 - A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.

A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

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

Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.

A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.

A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.

A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.

Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.

• City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-28

Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.

According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.

A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.

A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02