Crash Count for Brooklyn
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 84,909
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 49,044
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 10,211
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 587
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 238
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 13, 2025
Carnage in Brooklyn
Killed 223
+208
Crush Injuries 156
Lower leg/foot 41
+36
Head 33
+28
Whole body 28
+23
Neck 13
+8
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Back 8
+3
Face 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Amputation 11
Lower arm/hand 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 166
Head 106
+101
Face 26
+21
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Eye 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Lacerations 166
Head 53
+48
Lower leg/foot 41
+36
Whole body 24
+19
Face 22
+17
Lower arm/hand 17
+12
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Eye 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 266
Head 141
+136
Whole body 24
+19
Lower leg/foot 23
+18
Neck 22
+17
Back 18
+13
Chest 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Face 4
Whiplash 1,441
Neck 609
+604
Back 310
+305
Head 307
+302
Whole body 141
+136
Shoulder/upper arm 71
+66
Chest 43
+38
Lower leg/foot 41
+36
Hip/upper leg 16
+11
Face 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Abdomen/pelvis 8
+3
Eye 2
Contusion/Bruise 2,348
Lower leg/foot 845
+840
Head 336
+331
Lower arm/hand 332
+327
Shoulder/upper arm 210
+205
Back 171
+166
Hip/upper leg 148
+143
Face 112
+107
Whole body 109
+104
Neck 90
+85
Abdomen/pelvis 41
+36
Chest 41
+36
Eye 12
+7
Abrasion 1,631
Lower leg/foot 559
+554
Lower arm/hand 366
+361
Head 220
+215
Face 136
+131
Whole body 105
+100
Shoulder/upper arm 101
+96
Hip/upper leg 55
+50
Back 37
+32
Neck 36
+31
Abdomen/pelvis 25
+20
Chest 12
+7
Eye 8
+3
Pain/Nausea 783
Lower leg/foot 130
+125
Back 128
+123
Whole body 121
+116
Neck 109
+104
Head 107
+102
Shoulder/upper arm 81
+76
Lower arm/hand 49
+44
Chest 46
+41
Hip/upper leg 37
+32
Abdomen/pelvis 18
+13
Face 17
+12
Eye 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 13, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn?

Preventable Speeding in Brooklyn School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Brooklyn

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times • 3 in last 90d here
  2. 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 14 in last 90d here
  4. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 180 times • 9 in last 90d here
Ocean Parkway, 1 AM

Ocean Parkway, 1 AM

Brooklyn: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 6, 2025

Just after 1 AM on Aug 9, 2025, a driver in a 2023 SUV hit and killed a 45‑year‑old woman at Ocean Parkway and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Police records say the driver was merging; she died at the scene (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Earlier that week (Aug 6), a truck driver going straight hit and killed a 46‑year‑old man at Morgan and Maspeth Avenues (NYC Open Data).
  • The same day, an elderly woman was killed crossing 86th Street at 18th Avenue in a marked crosswalk; police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” by the driver (NYC Open Data).

“An officer directing traffic … was struck from behind by a black sedan,” a local report said of another Brooklyn crash on Aug 31 at Schenectady and Church Avenues (ABC7). The pattern does not spare anyone who stands in the street.

The count since 2022

Since Jan 1, 2022, in Brooklyn there have been 84,911 crashes, leaving 238 people dead and 49,029 injured (NYC Open Data). That is the backdrop for three more funerals this month.

Among pedestrians alone, drivers in SUVs are tied to 3,018 injuries with 44 deaths, and drivers in sedans to 3,119 injuries with 26 deaths, over the same period (NYC Open Data). These are not outliers. They are the load‑bearing beams of our daily harm.

This year is worse

Year to date, Brooklyn has logged 17,313 crashes, up 19.5% from 14,488 at this point last year. 66 people have been killed, up 65.0% from 40. Injuries are up 30.9%, from 8,506 to 11,138 (NYC Open Data). The curve points one way.

Power sits on desks

Brooklyn is represented here by Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assembly Member Kalman Yeger, and State Senator Steve Chan. Albany has a bill on repeat speeders — the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) — that would force chronic offenders to slow down by installing speed limiters; New Yorkers have been pushing it (Take Action). City Hall has the authority to set safer speeds and is being asked to use it. Both moves are on the table now (Take Action).

The woman on Ocean Parkway is gone. The line keeps moving. Slowing drivers and reining in repeat offenders will save lives if leaders choose to act. Start here: Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to Brooklyn from 2022-01-01 through 2025-09-06. We counted total crashes, people injured, people killed, and pedestrian injuries by striking vehicle type. Data were accessed Sep 6, 2025. You can view the source datasets here.
Who represents this area?
Council Member Alexa Avilés (District 38), Assembly Member Kalman Yeger (AD 41), and State Senator Steve Chan (SD 17).
What policies can reduce this harm now?
Two levers are ready: lower NYC’s default speed limit and pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) to require speed limiters for repeat offenders. See details and how to help on our Take Action page.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
Where can I report a dangerous location?
Start by documenting the issue and contacting your Council office and NYC DOT. Then plug into advocacy via our Take Action page to add your voice to ongoing campaigns.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Kalman Yeger

District 41

Twitter: @KalmanYeger

Council Member Alexa Avilés

District 38

State Senator Steve Chan

District 17

Other Geographies

Brooklyn Brooklyn sits in District 38, AD 41, SD 17.

It contains Precinct 60, Precinct 61, Precinct 62, Precinct 63, Precinct 66, Precinct 67, Precinct 68, Precinct 69, Precinct 70, Precinct 71, Precinct 72, Precinct 73, Precinct 75, Precinct 76, Precinct 77, Precinct 78, Precinct 79, Precinct 81, Precinct 83, Precinct 84, Precinct 88, Precinct 90, Precinct 94, Brooklyn CB8, Brooklyn CB17, Brooklyn CB16, Brooklyn CB12, Brooklyn CB14, Brooklyn CB15, Brooklyn CB13, Brooklyn CB56, Brooklyn CB10, Brooklyn CB11, Brooklyn CB4, Brooklyn CB5, Brooklyn CB18, Brooklyn CB1, Brooklyn CB2, Brooklyn CB3, Brooklyn CB7, Brooklyn CB9, Brooklyn CB55, Brooklyn CB6, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery, Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights (North), Lincoln Terrace Park, Crown Heights (South), Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Dyker Beach Park, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend (West), Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Borough Park, Kensington, Mapleton-Midwood (West), Gravesend (South), Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Calvert Vaux Park, Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Midwood, Gravesend (East)-Homecrest, Madison, Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach, Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East Flatbush-Erasmus, East Flatbush-Farragut, East Flatbush-Rugby, East Flatbush-Remsen Village, Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatlands, Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Marine Park-Plumb Island, McGuire Fields, Canarsie Park & Pier, Prospect Park, Barren Island-Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay (West), Shirley Chisholm State Park, District 38, District 43, District 46, District 36, District 41, District 42, District 45, District 37, District 44, District 48, District 47, District 34, District 33, District 35, District 40, District 39.

See also
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn

14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica

Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.

A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist

Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.

The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
12
Unlicensed Scooter Rider Ejected on Arlington Ave

Aug 12 - A 33-year-old man on a motorized scooter was ejected while traveling west on Arlington Avenue. He suffered severe lower-leg lacerations and bled in the street. Police recorded the operator as unlicensed. A second vehicle was noted with no details.

A 33-year-old man riding a motorized scooter was ejected while traveling west on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "the rider was listed as an Occupant-Driver and was ejected, with injuries noted as severe lacerations." Police recorded the scooter operator as Unlicensed. The record lists a second vehicle but gives no details on its actions. The data documents the rider injured and ejected and does not assign fault to the injured rider. No helmet or signal factors are recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
11
Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue

Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.

Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider

Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.

“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
9
Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway

Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed

Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.

A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin

Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.

On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
5
Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway

Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.

A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
4
Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection

Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.

A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
4
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave

Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.

A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death

Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.

NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.


2
Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway

Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.

A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
2
Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam

Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.

A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave

Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.

The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
31
Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave

Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
27
Left-Turning Driver Kills Moped Rider on Jamaica Avenue

Jul 27 - On Jamaica Avenue at Richmond Street, a left-turning sedan driver collided with a moped rider traveling straight. The rider, 25, died. Police recorded driver inattention. Three sedan occupants, including a 12-year-old, were injured.

A driver in a 2009 GMC sedan turned left at Jamaica Avenue and Richmond Street in Brooklyn. A moped rider was traveling west, going straight. They collided. The rider, 25, died at the scene. Three people in the sedan, including a 12-year-old passenger, suffered unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. No other contributing factors are listed in the report. The facts show a left turn across the rider’s path and a loss of focus by the driver. The cost was a life and injuries to passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
26
SUV and Sedan Collide on Tilden Avenue

Jul 26 - An SUV and a sedan collided at Tilden Ave and E 29 St in Brooklyn. Five people suffered crush injuries to the neck, head, and legs. Streets and sightlines failed. Police noted an obstructed view.

A driver in a station-wagon SUV traveling west and a driver in a sedan slowing north collided at Tilden Ave and E 29 St. Five people were injured, ages 14, 19, 19, 57 and 74, with neck, head, and lower-leg crush injuries. According to the police report, "View Obstructed/Limited" was a contributing factor. The SUV sustained left-front damage; the sedan sustained right-front damage. The report lists no other driver errors. Vehicle counts show five occupants in the SUV and one in the sedan. The account sticks to the police findings and recorded vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
24
Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street

Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.

A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17