Sixteen Dead in Three Years. Still, the Streets Stay the Same.

A sedan turned left on Glenwood Road. A motorcycle tried to pass. Metal hit metal. The rider flew from his bike. Blood on the street. One man injured. Police say lane use was improper. Brooklyn night, sirens wail.

A crash on Glenwood Road at East 82nd Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn when the motorcycle, traveling east and attempting to pass, collided with the car. The impact ejected the 41-year-old male motorcyclist, who suffered severe lacerations and injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other serious injuries were reported. The sedan’s driver and passenger were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.

A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.

• Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02

A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The driver failed to yield. The crash left her in shock. The intersection bore the mark of violence.

A sedan traveling north on Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street struck a 68-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the woman suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was left in shock. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The impact point was the left front bumper, damaging the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian was following the signal. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to yield at crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck the rear of a reversing SUV near E 53rd Street. The rider, thirty-seven, went headfirst onto the pavement. His helmetless head split open. The bike twisted, silent. The street froze, marked by metal and blood.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of an SUV that was backing up near 1053 E 53rd Street in Brooklyn at 23:44. The rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The report states the SUV was 'Backing Unsafely,' with 'Other Vehicular' factors also cited. The motorcycle was traveling straight when it struck the SUV's left rear bumper. The responding officers noted the motorcycle was left crumpled and overturned. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor, drawing attention to the SUV driver's actions. The rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the documented driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan tore down Everett Avenue, its right bumper smashing into a 14-year-old boy on an e-scooter. Blood pooled on the street. The boy stayed conscious, his legs crushed, his ride ended by speed and steel.

A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter on Everett Avenue near Aster Court was struck by a sedan traveling at unsafe speed, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 7:35 p.m. and left the boy with crush injuries to his legs. The report states, 'A 14-year-old boy on an e-scooter, no helmet, struck by a speeding sedan. The car’s right bumper crushed his legs. He stayed awake. Blood pooled on the street where his ride ended.' The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact, matching the boy’s lower leg injuries. The report notes the boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is listed after the driver’s error of unsafe speed. The focus remains on the driver’s excessive speed, which led directly to the severe injuries suffered by the vulnerable e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.

According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old man was crushed beneath the front of a southbound SUV on Flatbush Avenue. The impact was direct and fatal. A parked wood chipper nearby was torn. The street was dark and silent after the deadly collision.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed near Flatbush Avenue and Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him full-on, according to the police report. The report states the victim was crushed beneath the center front end of the SUV, suffering fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The narrative describes the scene: 'His body struck full-on. A parked wood chipper stood torn. The street was dark. The silence after was complete.' The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both driver and pedestrian, providing no details on driver errors or external conditions. The evidence highlights the lethal force of the vehicle’s impact and the systemic dangers present on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Toyota SUV hit a 66-year-old man crossing Seaview Avenue. The bumper struck his head. He died alone under the streetlamp. The crash left the intersection marked by violence and silence, another life ended by steel and speed.

A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Seaview Avenue near Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, causing fatal injuries. The report states the man was 'crossing against the signal,' but lists the driver’s contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The impact occurred at the intersection, with the pedestrian dying at the scene. The police narrative describes the man dying alone under the glare of the streetlamp. The data highlights the lethal consequences when a large vehicle meets a vulnerable road user in a crosswalk, regardless of signal status. No specific driver errors were cited in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped struck a parked sedan on Gerritsen Avenue, leaving a man clinging outside the bike with a bloodied face. The rider suffered severe leg injuries and shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:30 a.m. on Gerritsen Avenue near Everett Avenue in Brooklyn, a moped traveling straight ahead collided with a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. The moped's front end struck the sedan's rear center, causing significant damage. The moped carried two occupants; the driver, a 33-year-old man, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor to the collision. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired vehicle operation and the systemic risk of collisions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan barreled south on Utica Avenue and struck a man crossing with the signal. Blood streaked his face. He stood, conscious, torn by steel and rage, his eye lacerated, the street marked by violence and failure.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Utica Avenue at Avenue K struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states the vehicle's front end hit the pedestrian head-on, resulting in severe lacerations to his eye. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the collision. The pedestrian's behavior—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's aggressive actions and failure to yield. The incident underscores the danger posed by aggressive driving and the systemic risks faced by people walking in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel met flesh at East 82nd and Flatlands. A 25-year-old woman, crossing with the light, was hit by a turning SUV. Pelvis shattered, blood pooled on dusk-lit asphalt. She lay conscious as traffic moved on, the city’s indifference unbroken.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured at the corner of East 82nd Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal in the crosswalk when an SUV, identified as an INFI -CAR/SUV, turned left and struck her. The impact hit her pelvis, causing severe bleeding and significant injury. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The narrative notes the woman was conscious after the crash, lying injured as cars passed. The report makes clear that the pedestrian was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision. All evidence points to driver error and disregard for traffic controls as the direct causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Midnight on Farragut Road. Three sedans slam together. Metal twists. A 51-year-old woman bleeds from the head. A 46-year-old driver pinned, clutching her leg. Both conscious. Both battered. The dark street swallows their cries.

According to the police report, three sedans collided at midnight on Farragut Road near East 84th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left a 51-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, bleeding from the head with crush injuries. A 46-year-old woman, driving one of the vehicles, suffered crush injuries to her leg and was pinned in the wreck. Both victims remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all vehicles involved, calling attention to unspecified driver actions or systemic vehicular failures. No evidence in the report points to any error or contributing behavior by the injured women. The crash unfolded in darkness, and the violence of the impact left both victims wounded and trapped, underscoring the persistent dangers facing vehicle occupants on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Mazda tore down East 80th and crashed into two parked cars. Metal screamed. The driver, semiconscious, bled in the dark, shoulder torn, trapped by his belt. Sirens echoed. The street stood silent, witness to speed and inexperience.

According to the police report, a Mazda sedan traveling east on East 80th Street near Farragut Road struck two parked vehicles—a sedan and a taxi—at 3:31 a.m. in Brooklyn. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was found semiconscious, suffering severe bleeding and a torn shoulder, trapped by his lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time. The narrative details the violent impact: 'A Mazda slammed into two parked cars. The driver, 39, lay semiconscious, bleeding, shoulder torn, lap belt tight. Steam hissed. Sirens rose.' The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver error and excessive speed, leaving the driver gravely injured and the street scarred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two buses collided on Strickland Avenue. Metal screamed. A 70-year-old woman in the rear seat slammed her head, blood marking the aftermath. Crush injuries followed. The aisle fell silent, the cost of a distracted turn echoing in the wreckage.

According to the police report, two buses met near Strickland Avenue and 56 Drive—one parked, one turning. The turning bus struck the parked vehicle with its right front bumper, colliding with the left rear of the other bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 70-year-old woman, seated in the rear of one bus, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. She was not wearing a seat belt, but the police report attributes the crash to driver inattention, not passenger behavior. The narrative describes metal shrieking and blood marking the seat as silence filled the aisle. The sequence of events underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel, especially in vehicles carrying vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man behind the wheel slumped, illness seizing him mid-drive. His SUV lunged forward, smashing hard. The belt held him, but his face bore the brunt. He stayed conscious. The body broke in the crush.

A 60-year-old man driving a station wagon/SUV on East 69th Street in Brooklyn suffered a sudden illness while behind the wheel, according to the police report. The report states, 'A man slumped at the wheel. His SUV surged forward, struck hard at the front. Illness gripped him mid-drive.' The impact left the driver with crush injuries to his face, though he remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The police report lists 'Illness' as the sole contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles or road users were reported injured. The narrative describes the violence of the crash and the physical toll on the driver, underscoring the dangers that can arise when a driver loses control due to a medical emergency.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into an e-bike on Avenue M. Metal shrieked. A 19-year-old passenger flew from the bike, head smashing the pavement. Blood pooled. The car’s nose crumpled. The bike twisted, broken. Streets bear the mark of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue M collided broadside with an e-bike heading south. The crash occurred at 15:27. The report states the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way, resulting in the impact. A 19-year-old male passenger on the e-bike was ejected, suffering a head injury and severe bleeding after striking the pavement. The narrative describes blood pooling on the asphalt, the car’s front end crumpled, and the e-bike’s rear twisted and broken. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The injured passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail follows the driver’s error. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard right-of-way, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old boy died at Glenwood Road and East 81st Street. Two vehicles collided at unsafe speed. View blocked. Metal struck flesh. The boy’s body broke beneath headlights. The street fell silent. Systemic danger left another child dead.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was killed at the intersection of Glenwood Road and East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a pickup truck and an SUV collided while both were 'going straight ahead.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The SUV was driven by an unlicensed driver, as noted in the report. The narrative states the boy was 'crushed beneath speeding steel' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his entire body. The collision occurred at 6:15 p.m., leaving the child dead at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on driver speed, obstructed views, and the presence of an unlicensed driver, all of which contributed to this fatal crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Lexus SUV hit a man lying on Belt Parkway. The impact was direct. He suffered a head wound, lost consciousness, and died on the cold, still road. The night was quiet. The SUV kept eastbound. The man did not survive.

A man was killed on Belt Parkway when a 2015 Lexus SUV traveling eastbound struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was 'lying in the roadway' at the time of the crash. He suffered a head wound, lost consciousness, and died at the scene. The report describes the night as cold and the road as still. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed for either party; both are marked as 'Unspecified.' The man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The police report does not cite speeding, distraction, or failure to yield. The focus remains on the fatal impact between the SUV and the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Toyota sedan struck from behind on Ralph Avenue. The driver, a woman, crushed at the wheel. Her son, 11, sat dazed, bleeding from the head. Metal and flesh met. Two lives jarred, held upright in the aftermath.

A Toyota sedan was rear-ended near Ralph Avenue and Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was struck from behind. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower body. Her 11-year-old son, riding in the front seat, was left bleeding from the head. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The impact left two occupants injured, their lives altered in a moment of violence on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14