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 7
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 23
▸ Concussion 17
▸ Whiplash 118
▸ Contusion/Bruise 109
▸ Abrasion 102
▸ Pain/Nausea 61
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.
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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Atlantic and Elton, two lives gone. The clock keeps ticking.
AD 54: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 6, 2025
Just after 4 PM on Sep 1, a man and a woman on a motorcycle hit an SUV at Atlantic Ave and Elton St. Both were 42. Both died, police records show (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Aug 19, Ridgewood Ave at Pine St: an 18-year-old passenger was badly hurt in a three‑SUV crash (NYC Open Data).
- Aug 12, near 356 Arlington Ave: a 33-year-old driver was ejected and injured (NYC Open Data).
- Aug 11, Liberty Ave at Crescent St: a 17-year-old on a motorized device was cut and injured after a collision with a sedan (NYC Open Data).
Two of eight. That is the toll in Assembly District 54 since Jan 1, 2022 — 8 people killed, with 2 pedestrians among them, and thousands hurt (NYC Open Data). The count is steady. The bodies change.
Crashes are rising. By this point in the year, AD 54 has logged 901 crashes, 531 injuries, and 12 serious injuries, up from 802, 457, and 5 at the same time last year — jumps of 12.3%, 16.2%, and 140.0% (NYC Open Data). Deaths are flat at three each year to date. The suffering is not.
Night falls, and risk swells. The city’s records place multiple deaths in the evening hours — 6 PM, 8 PM, 10 PM — with injuries piling up through the late day (NYC Open Data).
Where the street fails, people pay. Atlantic Avenue is a top injury corridor in this district. So is Bushwick Avenue (NYC Open Data). Police reports in AD 54 list driver inattention, failure to yield, running the light, alcohol, and tailgating among recorded causes of injuries here (NYC Open Data).
A man crossing Fulton at Washington in Cypress Hills never made it home. “Investigators say a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55‑year‑old man… The vehicle did not remain on the scene,” ABC7 reported.
Fix the corners. Cut the speed. Harden turns, add daylighting, and give leading walk time at the district’s worst spots — Atlantic Ave, Bushwick Ave, Crescent St — with targeted night enforcement where deaths cluster (NYC Open Data).
Who moves first? In Albany, Assembly Member Erik Dilan voted yes this June to extend and clean up school‑zone speed laws in S 8344 (Open States). That keeps cameras watching near schools. Citywide, the next steps are on the table: a lower default speed limit and speed limiters for repeat offenders. The Stop Super Speeders Act would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers who rack up violations; New Yorkers are already pushing for it and a slower city on our Take Action page.
Atlantic and Elton will not be the last. The number is eight. It does not have to climb. Start with the speed. Start now. See the steps here.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (NYC Open Data) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-06
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-17
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
Fix the Problem
Assembly Member Erik Dilan
District 54
Other Representatives
Council Member Sandy Nurse
District 37
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
▸ Other Geographies
AD 54 Assembly District 54 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 75, District 37, SD 18.
It contains Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery, Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Brooklyn CB4, Brooklyn CB5.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 54
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Box Truck Strikes Woman at Atlantic and Crescent▸Oct 26 - A box truck rolled north on Atlantic. A young woman crossed. Steel met flesh. Her skull split. Blood pooled. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound. The street held the mark.
A box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue struck a 23-year-old woman at the corner of Crescent Street. According to the police report, 'A box truck rolled north. A young woman crossed against the light. Steel struck skull. Her head split open. Blood pooled at the curb. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations. The truck’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors are assigned to the driver. Other occupants in the truck were not injured.
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Cyclist Thrown After Striking Sedan Door▸Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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Scooter Rider Thrown, Face Torn in Bushwick Crash▸Aug 11 - A scooter hit a turning sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. His face was torn. He lay still, unconscious. Unsafe lane changing and speed led to carnage. The street bore the mark.
A violent crash unfolded on Bushwick Avenue near Conway Street. A motor scooter collided with a sedan making a left turn. The 25-year-old scooter rider was ejected, landing headfirst. He suffered severe facial lacerations and was found unconscious. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, age 30, was not reported injured. The scooter rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and silence, another casualty of reckless maneuvers.
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Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Barbey Street▸Aug 10 - A motorcycle hit the rear of a sedan on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 25, was thrown halfway off. His arm ripped open. Blood marked the street. The bike stood whole. The man did not.
A crash unfolded on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a sedan. The 25-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Blood covered the street. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. Helmet use or signals were not mentioned as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcycle rider injured and the sedan undamaged.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Brooklyn Occupants▸Jul 4 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Etna Street. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest. A woman gripped her neck. Both conscious. Both trapped. Lane markings failed. Speed ruled. The street bore the scars.
Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 57-year-old man suffered chest crush injuries and a 56-year-old woman endured neck crush injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. Another driver, age 26, had minor facial bleeding. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These systemic failures set the stage for the violent impact. The police report describes steel screaming and bodies crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by pain and metal.
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Motorcycle Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton Street▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle sped down Fulton. An old man stepped into its path. The machine struck him head-on. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The street echoed with silence after the crash.
An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a motorcycle near 3154 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed and hit the man head-on as he crossed the street. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Driver errors listed in the data include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash did not occur at an intersection or crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the contributing factors. The impact left the street marked by silence and injury.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bushwick Avenue▸Jun 18 - A motorcycle hit an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew, struck the pavement, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. Both drivers distracted. The rider lay awake, bleeding, on the street.
A crash on Bushwick Avenue near Weirfield Street left a 26-year-old motorcycle rider severely injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The SUV’s front end was damaged. Both drivers were listed as inattentive or distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as the contributing factor for each. The report notes the motorcycle rider wore no safety gear, but only after calling out driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the 27-year-old woman driving the SUV. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
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Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 15 - A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
Oct 26 - A box truck rolled north on Atlantic. A young woman crossed. Steel met flesh. Her skull split. Blood pooled. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound. The street held the mark.
A box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue struck a 23-year-old woman at the corner of Crescent Street. According to the police report, 'A box truck rolled north. A young woman crossed against the light. Steel struck skull. Her head split open. Blood pooled at the curb. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations. The truck’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors are assigned to the driver. Other occupants in the truck were not injured.
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Cyclist Thrown After Striking Sedan Door▸Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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Scooter Rider Thrown, Face Torn in Bushwick Crash▸Aug 11 - A scooter hit a turning sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. His face was torn. He lay still, unconscious. Unsafe lane changing and speed led to carnage. The street bore the mark.
A violent crash unfolded on Bushwick Avenue near Conway Street. A motor scooter collided with a sedan making a left turn. The 25-year-old scooter rider was ejected, landing headfirst. He suffered severe facial lacerations and was found unconscious. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, age 30, was not reported injured. The scooter rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and silence, another casualty of reckless maneuvers.
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Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Barbey Street▸Aug 10 - A motorcycle hit the rear of a sedan on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 25, was thrown halfway off. His arm ripped open. Blood marked the street. The bike stood whole. The man did not.
A crash unfolded on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a sedan. The 25-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Blood covered the street. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. Helmet use or signals were not mentioned as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcycle rider injured and the sedan undamaged.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Brooklyn Occupants▸Jul 4 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Etna Street. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest. A woman gripped her neck. Both conscious. Both trapped. Lane markings failed. Speed ruled. The street bore the scars.
Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 57-year-old man suffered chest crush injuries and a 56-year-old woman endured neck crush injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. Another driver, age 26, had minor facial bleeding. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These systemic failures set the stage for the violent impact. The police report describes steel screaming and bodies crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by pain and metal.
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Motorcycle Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton Street▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle sped down Fulton. An old man stepped into its path. The machine struck him head-on. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The street echoed with silence after the crash.
An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a motorcycle near 3154 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed and hit the man head-on as he crossed the street. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Driver errors listed in the data include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash did not occur at an intersection or crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the contributing factors. The impact left the street marked by silence and injury.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bushwick Avenue▸Jun 18 - A motorcycle hit an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew, struck the pavement, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. Both drivers distracted. The rider lay awake, bleeding, on the street.
A crash on Bushwick Avenue near Weirfield Street left a 26-year-old motorcycle rider severely injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The SUV’s front end was damaged. Both drivers were listed as inattentive or distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as the contributing factor for each. The report notes the motorcycle rider wore no safety gear, but only after calling out driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the 27-year-old woman driving the SUV. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
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Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 15 - A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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Scooter Rider Thrown, Face Torn in Bushwick Crash▸Aug 11 - A scooter hit a turning sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. His face was torn. He lay still, unconscious. Unsafe lane changing and speed led to carnage. The street bore the mark.
A violent crash unfolded on Bushwick Avenue near Conway Street. A motor scooter collided with a sedan making a left turn. The 25-year-old scooter rider was ejected, landing headfirst. He suffered severe facial lacerations and was found unconscious. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, age 30, was not reported injured. The scooter rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and silence, another casualty of reckless maneuvers.
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Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Barbey Street▸Aug 10 - A motorcycle hit the rear of a sedan on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 25, was thrown halfway off. His arm ripped open. Blood marked the street. The bike stood whole. The man did not.
A crash unfolded on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a sedan. The 25-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Blood covered the street. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. Helmet use or signals were not mentioned as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcycle rider injured and the sedan undamaged.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Brooklyn Occupants▸Jul 4 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Etna Street. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest. A woman gripped her neck. Both conscious. Both trapped. Lane markings failed. Speed ruled. The street bore the scars.
Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 57-year-old man suffered chest crush injuries and a 56-year-old woman endured neck crush injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. Another driver, age 26, had minor facial bleeding. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These systemic failures set the stage for the violent impact. The police report describes steel screaming and bodies crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by pain and metal.
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Motorcycle Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton Street▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle sped down Fulton. An old man stepped into its path. The machine struck him head-on. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The street echoed with silence after the crash.
An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a motorcycle near 3154 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed and hit the man head-on as he crossed the street. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Driver errors listed in the data include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash did not occur at an intersection or crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the contributing factors. The impact left the street marked by silence and injury.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bushwick Avenue▸Jun 18 - A motorcycle hit an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew, struck the pavement, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. Both drivers distracted. The rider lay awake, bleeding, on the street.
A crash on Bushwick Avenue near Weirfield Street left a 26-year-old motorcycle rider severely injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The SUV’s front end was damaged. Both drivers were listed as inattentive or distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as the contributing factor for each. The report notes the motorcycle rider wore no safety gear, but only after calling out driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the 27-year-old woman driving the SUV. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
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Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 15 - A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
Aug 11 - A scooter hit a turning sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. His face was torn. He lay still, unconscious. Unsafe lane changing and speed led to carnage. The street bore the mark.
A violent crash unfolded on Bushwick Avenue near Conway Street. A motor scooter collided with a sedan making a left turn. The 25-year-old scooter rider was ejected, landing headfirst. He suffered severe facial lacerations and was found unconscious. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, age 30, was not reported injured. The scooter rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and silence, another casualty of reckless maneuvers.
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Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Barbey Street▸Aug 10 - A motorcycle hit the rear of a sedan on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 25, was thrown halfway off. His arm ripped open. Blood marked the street. The bike stood whole. The man did not.
A crash unfolded on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a sedan. The 25-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Blood covered the street. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. Helmet use or signals were not mentioned as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcycle rider injured and the sedan undamaged.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Brooklyn Occupants▸Jul 4 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Etna Street. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest. A woman gripped her neck. Both conscious. Both trapped. Lane markings failed. Speed ruled. The street bore the scars.
Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 57-year-old man suffered chest crush injuries and a 56-year-old woman endured neck crush injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. Another driver, age 26, had minor facial bleeding. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These systemic failures set the stage for the violent impact. The police report describes steel screaming and bodies crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by pain and metal.
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Motorcycle Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton Street▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle sped down Fulton. An old man stepped into its path. The machine struck him head-on. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The street echoed with silence after the crash.
An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a motorcycle near 3154 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed and hit the man head-on as he crossed the street. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Driver errors listed in the data include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash did not occur at an intersection or crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the contributing factors. The impact left the street marked by silence and injury.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bushwick Avenue▸Jun 18 - A motorcycle hit an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew, struck the pavement, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. Both drivers distracted. The rider lay awake, bleeding, on the street.
A crash on Bushwick Avenue near Weirfield Street left a 26-year-old motorcycle rider severely injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The SUV’s front end was damaged. Both drivers were listed as inattentive or distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as the contributing factor for each. The report notes the motorcycle rider wore no safety gear, but only after calling out driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the 27-year-old woman driving the SUV. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
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Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 15 - A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
Aug 10 - A motorcycle hit the rear of a sedan on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 25, was thrown halfway off. His arm ripped open. Blood marked the street. The bike stood whole. The man did not.
A crash unfolded on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a sedan. The 25-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Blood covered the street. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. Helmet use or signals were not mentioned as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcycle rider injured and the sedan undamaged.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Brooklyn Occupants▸Jul 4 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Etna Street. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest. A woman gripped her neck. Both conscious. Both trapped. Lane markings failed. Speed ruled. The street bore the scars.
Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 57-year-old man suffered chest crush injuries and a 56-year-old woman endured neck crush injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. Another driver, age 26, had minor facial bleeding. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These systemic failures set the stage for the violent impact. The police report describes steel screaming and bodies crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by pain and metal.
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Motorcycle Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton Street▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle sped down Fulton. An old man stepped into its path. The machine struck him head-on. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The street echoed with silence after the crash.
An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a motorcycle near 3154 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed and hit the man head-on as he crossed the street. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Driver errors listed in the data include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash did not occur at an intersection or crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the contributing factors. The impact left the street marked by silence and injury.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bushwick Avenue▸Jun 18 - A motorcycle hit an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew, struck the pavement, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. Both drivers distracted. The rider lay awake, bleeding, on the street.
A crash on Bushwick Avenue near Weirfield Street left a 26-year-old motorcycle rider severely injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The SUV’s front end was damaged. Both drivers were listed as inattentive or distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as the contributing factor for each. The report notes the motorcycle rider wore no safety gear, but only after calling out driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the 27-year-old woman driving the SUV. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
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Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 15 - A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
Jul 4 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Etna Street. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest. A woman gripped her neck. Both conscious. Both trapped. Lane markings failed. Speed ruled. The street bore the scars.
Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 57-year-old man suffered chest crush injuries and a 56-year-old woman endured neck crush injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. Another driver, age 26, had minor facial bleeding. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These systemic failures set the stage for the violent impact. The police report describes steel screaming and bodies crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by pain and metal.
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Motorcycle Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton Street▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle sped down Fulton. An old man stepped into its path. The machine struck him head-on. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The street echoed with silence after the crash.
An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a motorcycle near 3154 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed and hit the man head-on as he crossed the street. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Driver errors listed in the data include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash did not occur at an intersection or crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the contributing factors. The impact left the street marked by silence and injury.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bushwick Avenue▸Jun 18 - A motorcycle hit an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew, struck the pavement, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. Both drivers distracted. The rider lay awake, bleeding, on the street.
A crash on Bushwick Avenue near Weirfield Street left a 26-year-old motorcycle rider severely injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The SUV’s front end was damaged. Both drivers were listed as inattentive or distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as the contributing factor for each. The report notes the motorcycle rider wore no safety gear, but only after calling out driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the 27-year-old woman driving the SUV. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
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Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 15 - A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
Jun 19 - A motorcycle sped down Fulton. An old man stepped into its path. The machine struck him head-on. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The street echoed with silence after the crash.
An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a motorcycle near 3154 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed and hit the man head-on as he crossed the street. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Driver errors listed in the data include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash did not occur at an intersection or crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the contributing factors. The impact left the street marked by silence and injury.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bushwick Avenue▸Jun 18 - A motorcycle hit an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew, struck the pavement, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. Both drivers distracted. The rider lay awake, bleeding, on the street.
A crash on Bushwick Avenue near Weirfield Street left a 26-year-old motorcycle rider severely injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The SUV’s front end was damaged. Both drivers were listed as inattentive or distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as the contributing factor for each. The report notes the motorcycle rider wore no safety gear, but only after calling out driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the 27-year-old woman driving the SUV. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
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Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 15 - A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
Jun 18 - A motorcycle hit an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew, struck the pavement, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. Both drivers distracted. The rider lay awake, bleeding, on the street.
A crash on Bushwick Avenue near Weirfield Street left a 26-year-old motorcycle rider severely injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The SUV’s front end was damaged. Both drivers were listed as inattentive or distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as the contributing factor for each. The report notes the motorcycle rider wore no safety gear, but only after calling out driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the 27-year-old woman driving the SUV. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
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Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 15 - A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
Jun 15 - A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.