Aug 14 - A 14-year-old boy pedaled south on 4th Avenue, helmet strapped tight. An SUV’s left front slammed him, sent him flying. Blood pooled on the Brooklyn pavement as sirens wailed. The boy, conscious, clung to the world, wounded and ejected.

A 14-year-old bicyclist was struck and injured by an SUV at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 23rd Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 13:11, when the boy, traveling south on his bike, was hit by the left front quarter panel of a Nissan SUV heading east. The police report states the boy was ejected from his bicycle, suffered severe lacerations to his back, and was found conscious and bleeding. The narrative details, 'A 14-year-old boy on a bike, helmet on, struck by an SUV’s left front. Ejected. Conscious. Bleeding from the back.' The official contributing factor listed is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors are cited in the report. The focus remains on the force of the SUV’s impact and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747945 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A Lexus sedan struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at Avenue N and Bedford Avenue. The impact sent him flying. His head split, blood pooled, the bike folded. He stayed conscious as sirens wailed. The street fell silent. The bumper cracked.

At the corner of Avenue N and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, a Lexus sedan collided with an 18-year-old bicyclist, according to the police report. The crash occurred as both the car and the cyclist were 'going straight ahead.' The report describes the impact: 'A Lexus struck an 18-year-old bicyclist. He flew. Head split. Blood pooled. The bike folded. The bumper cracked.' The bicyclist suffered a severe head injury and was ejected from his bike, remaining conscious as emergency services arrived. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, offering no details on driver errors or specific violations. The focus remains on the violence of the collision and the vulnerability of the cyclist in the face of a fast-moving sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle into a car’s left side near 65th Street and 15th Avenue. Blood pooled from his hip and leg. He remained conscious as the engine cooled. The street fell silent, holding the weight of impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old man was riding his motorcycle eastbound near 65th Street and 15th Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with the left side doors of a car. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding from his hip and leg but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes, 'Blood poured from his hip and leg. He stayed awake. The engine cooled. The street held its breath.' The point of impact and vehicle damage were both recorded as the car’s left side doors. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any specific driver errors. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the violence of impact and the vulnerability of those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A distracted driver hit a 32-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue near East 35th. The man lay bleeding, head split open, unconscious before dawn. The city’s lights blinked on. He did not move. The driver’s inattention left him broken.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and was found unconscious and bleeding on Flatbush Avenue near East 35th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 4:45 a.m., while it was still dark. The report states the driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of the collision. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the sole contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. There is no mention of any pedestrian action or behavior as a contributing factor in the police report. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which led directly to the violent impact and the pedestrian’s grave injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A 57-year-old man, helmeted but unlicensed, rode his motorcycle straight into a parked Hino van on Saint Johns Place. The van did not move. He struck headfirst and died there. The crash report cites driver inattention or distraction.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old man operating a Jiajue motorcycle collided headfirst with the center back end of a parked Hino refrigerated van on Saint Johns Place near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states the motorcyclist was helmeted but unlicensed. The van was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the motorcycle crumpling on impact and the rider dying at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No actions by the van or its driver contributed to the incident, as the vehicle was parked. The report notes the rider's helmet use and unlicensed status, but cites driver inattention as the primary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked sedan on Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn. Thrown from the bike, his leg torn open, blood marked the street. The car never moved. Driver inattention and distraction led to carnage.

A 26-year-old e-bike rider was severely injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Metropolitan Avenue near Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was 'thrown from the bike' and suffered 'severe lacerations' to his leg, with blood left on the asphalt. The report states the sedan 'never moved' and was parked at the time of impact. The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police narrative, but this detail follows the explicit mention of driver inattention as the central cause. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of distraction and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - An SUV swung wide on Avenue K, carving a path into a cyclist’s flesh. Blood pooled. The man stayed conscious, pain roaring through his split arm. The driver’s turn, sudden and improper, left steel and bone tangled in Brooklyn’s morning.

A 47-year-old man riding east on Avenue K near East 24th Street was struck by an SUV making a U-turn, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the sole contributing factor, with the SUV driver executing a U-turn into the cyclist’s path. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error—here, an improper turn—on Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A Lexus barreled north on East 95th, smashing a line of parked sedans. Metal tore, glass shattered. A 54-year-old front-seat passenger was crushed, her neck injured, airbag deployed. She stayed conscious amid the wreckage and pain.

According to the police report, at 8:59 p.m. on East 95th Street near 225th in Brooklyn, a Lexus sedan traveling north slammed into a row of parked cars. The report states, "A Lexus slammed into a row of parked cars. Metal tore. Glass flew." The front-seat passenger, a 54-year-old woman, was crushed in the impact, suffering neck injuries and crush trauma. The airbag deployed, and she remained conscious throughout the incident. The police report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified," providing no details on driver errors such as failure to maintain control or speed. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant damage to multiple parked vehicles, highlighting the dangers posed by moving vehicles in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A Ford sedan’s front left caught a 19-year-old cyclist on Broadway. The rider flew, head split on the street, blood pooling. Doors bent. He lay conscious, bleeding, ejected from his bike. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change listed as causes.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan traveling east on Broadway near 371 struck a 19-year-old bicyclist who was also heading east and passing. The report states, 'A Ford sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist passing east. No helmet. He flew, head split on the street. Blood pooled. The car’s front left caught him. Doors bent. He lay conscious, bleeding.' The bicyclist suffered severe head injuries and was ejected from his bike, remaining conscious but bleeding heavily. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors in the crash. These driver errors are central to the incident. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s actions, which are explicitly listed as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A sedan struck a halted taxi on Bradford Street, folding metal violently. A 25-year-old woman in the back seat, belted, suffered crushing injuries. Shock held her still as the street fell silent, the impact brutal and unforgiving.

According to the police report, at 2:06 p.m. on Bradford Street near Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east struck a halted taxi from behind. The impact occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the sedan, crumpling metal severely. A 25-year-old woman, seated in the left rear passenger seat of the taxi and wearing a lap belt, sustained crushing injuries to her entire body and remained still, held by shock. The report lists no specific driver errors but the collision’s nature—a sedan hitting a stopped vehicle from behind—indicates a failure to prevent rear-end collisions. Both vehicles were traveling east, with the taxi stopped and the sedan moving straight ahead. No contributing factors were specified for either driver. The focus is on the violent impact and the severe harm inflicted on the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A westbound sedan hit a 66-year-old man on an e-bike along Meeker Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. Both operators were distracted. The man stayed conscious despite a head wound. Machines untouched, but the body paid the price.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Meeker Avenue struck a 66-year-old man riding an e-bike. The report states that both the sedan driver and the e-bike operator were 'distracted' at the time of the crash. The impact left the e-bike rider bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious at the scene. The report notes 'severe bleeding' as the primary injury, with no damage to either vehicle. The police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both parties. The sedan made contact with its right front bumper. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, as documented in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A sedan barreled through Avenue J, ignoring the light. It hit a 60-year-old man head-on in the crosswalk. His arm split open. Blood pooled on the Brooklyn pavement. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J at East 93rd Street struck a 60-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the vehicle 'ran the light and struck a 60-year-old man in the crosswalk' with a head-on impact, causing severe lacerations to the victim's arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals and fail to yield to people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A 26-year-old cyclist struck the rear of a Lexus on Flatbush Avenue. Blood streaked his arm, deep cuts marked his hand and elbow. The sedan stood untouched. Asphalt bore the impact. The city’s danger pressed down, silent and heavy.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn after colliding with the rear of a Lexus sedan. The crash occurred at 15:32. The report states the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm, hand, and elbow, with blood visible at the scene. The sedan showed no damage. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring a driver error that led to the crash. The narrative describes the bike slamming into the Lexus’s rear, leaving the cyclist on the asphalt. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a systemic danger for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A southbound taxi struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Flatbush at 4th. Her head hit pavement. Limbs crushed. She lay unconscious as sirens broke the quiet. The cab’s front end crumpled, the street marked by violence and silence.

According to the police report, a southbound taxi struck a 60-year-old woman at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and 4th Avenue in Brooklyn at 23:17. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The impact was severe: her head hit first, and she suffered crush injuries to her limbs. She was found unconscious at the scene. The taxi’s center front end was wrecked, indicating a direct, forceful impact. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties, and does not cite any specific driver error. The narrative underscores the violence of the crash and the vulnerability of the pedestrian, who was in the intersection when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - An SUV turned left on Gates Avenue and struck a 26-year-old woman riding an e-scooter. She flew headfirst, hit the ground, and bled in the street. The SUV’s bumper cracked. She was conscious, badly hurt, and wore no helmet.

According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn on Gates Avenue and collided with a 26-year-old woman operating an e-scooter. The report states the SUV struck the e-scooter, causing the rider to be ejected, land headfirst, and suffer severe bleeding. She was conscious at the scene but sustained a significant head injury. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged in the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash, pointing to driver error as a primary cause. The report also notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - A sedan turned right on Neptune Avenue, its bumper striking a young woman crossing with the signal. She fell, crushed and unconscious, left sprawled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The intersection became a site of violence and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn at Neptune Avenue and East 12th Street struck a 19-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The impact from the vehicle's right front bumper left her with crush injuries to her entire body and rendered her unconscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is documented in the report, confirming she had the legal right to cross at that moment. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by people walking at intersections when drivers disregard traffic laws.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - Dawn on Utica Avenue. A moped slams into a turning SUV. The rider is hurled, body torn, blood on the street. Semiconscious, broken, he lies in the silence. Traffic control disregarded. The city’s wounds deepen.

At 4:58 a.m. on Utica Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 41-year-old moped rider severely injured. According to the police report, a moped traveling north struck the right front bumper of a station wagon/SUV that was making a left turn. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body and was found semiconscious at the scene. The narrative describes the rider as 'broken in the dawn,' with blood marking the street. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls at New York City intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A Hyundai sedan’s left front slammed into a 13-year-old boy on 71st Street near 17th Avenue. The boy’s leg was crushed. He lay in shock as dusk fell. The street bore witness to another child’s pain.

A 13-year-old boy was struck and severely injured by a Hyundai sedan on 71st Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the boy, crushing his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the boy was playing in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited, but the impact location and narrative underscore the lethal risk posed by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The boy suffered crush injuries and was left in shock on the pavement, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19