Crash Count for Brooklyn
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 107,710
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 61,940
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 12,890
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 747
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 298
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Brooklyn
Killed 283
+268
Crush Injuries 205
Lower leg/foot 52
+47
Head 45
+40
Whole body 33
+28
Neck 19
+14
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Back 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Face 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Chest 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Amputation 14
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 4
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 216
Head 138
+133
Face 31
+26
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Lacerations 218
Head 75
+70
Lower leg/foot 49
+44
Whole body 29
+24
Face 25
+20
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Eye 3
Neck 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 2
Chest 2
Concussion 334
Head 178
+173
Whole body 29
+24
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Neck 24
+19
Back 21
+16
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Chest 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Face 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Whiplash 1,849
Neck 796
+791
Back 420
+415
Head 375
+370
Whole body 175
+170
Shoulder/upper arm 86
+81
Chest 55
+50
Lower leg/foot 50
+45
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Face 17
+12
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Abdomen/pelvis 11
+6
Eye 3
Contusion/Bruise 3,073
Lower leg/foot 1,103
+1,098
Head 467
+462
Lower arm/hand 439
+434
Shoulder/upper arm 259
+254
Back 212
+207
Hip/upper leg 196
+191
Whole body 146
+141
Face 143
+138
Neck 112
+107
Chest 53
+48
Abdomen/pelvis 52
+47
Eye 13
+8
Abrasion 2,102
Lower leg/foot 719
+714
Lower arm/hand 478
+473
Head 283
+278
Face 171
+166
Whole body 131
+126
Shoulder/upper arm 128
+123
Hip/upper leg 78
+73
Back 54
+49
Neck 47
+42
Abdomen/pelvis 28
+23
Chest 15
+10
Eye 12
+7
Pain/Nausea 958
Lower leg/foot 171
+166
Back 154
+149
Whole body 146
+141
Neck 134
+129
Head 127
+122
Shoulder/upper arm 98
+93
Chest 61
+56
Lower arm/hand 60
+55
Hip/upper leg 42
+37
Abdomen/pelvis 22
+17
Face 18
+13
Eye 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 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
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One man down at 3rd and St. Marks. The count keeps climbing.

One man down at 3rd and St. Marks. The count keeps climbing.

Brooklyn: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just after 1 PM on Sep 12, 2025, at 3rd Ave and St. Marks Pl, a man riding a moped was ejected and died at the scene, police records show (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • The same day, a driver in a sedan seriously injured a 43-year-old woman on Flatbush Ave near 1171; police recorded severe bleeding (NYC Open Data).
  • On Sep 6, at Bedford Ave and Farragut Rd, a driver making a left turn hit a 23-year-old man walking, causing serious injuries (NYC Open Data).
  • That same day at Grand St and Bushwick Ave, a driver hit a woman on a bike; she suffered a serious head injury (NYC Open Data).

The tally in Brooklyn

Since Jan 1, 2022, Brooklyn has logged 297 people killed and 61,891 injured in 107,634 crashes (NYC Open Data). The numbers do not pause.

Year to date, deaths are up to 69 from 52 a year ago, and serious injuries are up to 171 from 132, even as total crashes fell to 18,345 from 20,083 (NYC Open Data). Fewer crashes. More people not coming home.

A chase, a body on the curb

On Sep 14 in East New York, a teenager behind the wheel during a police pursuit hit a man standing on the curb, according to reporters at the scene (amNewYork; ABC7; CBS New York). The NYPD changed its pursuit policy this year, limiting when officers can chase; the department cited safety concerns after crashes tied to chases (AP News). New York’s attorney general put it plainly: “the evidence is clear: police vehicle pursuits and high-speed car chases can be dangerous and even fatal, and it is time for a change” (Times Union).

Streets that don’t forgive

The pattern is simple. People walking and biking take the hit. At Bedford and Farragut. At Grand and Bushwick. At 3rd and St. Marks. Names do not appear in these ledgers. Only ages, wounds, and the point of impact (NYC Open Data).

Power sits with City Hall and Albany

Two levers can slow the bloodletting now. Lower the city’s default speed limit. And require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Both are on the table. The City can act on speeds, and the Legislature has the Stop Super Speeders bill to mandate intelligent speed assistance after repeated tickets or points. The case for both is laid out here.

Brooklyn’s Council Member is Alexa Avilés. The area’s Albany delegation in our lookup includes Assembly Member Kalman Yeger and State Senator Steve Chan. Have they co-sponsored the Stop Super Speeders Act? The deaths keep coming; the record is public.

One man died at 3rd and St. Marks. The next name is already in the queue. If you want that to change, act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at 3rd Ave and St. Marks Pl?
On Sep 12, 2025, police records show a man on a moped was ejected and died after a multi-vehicle crash at 3rd Ave and St. Marks Pl in Brooklyn. Source: NYC Open Data.
How many people have been killed or injured in Brooklyn traffic crashes since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 18, 2025, Brooklyn recorded 297 people killed and 61,891 injured in 107,634 crashes. Source: NYC Open Data.
Are things getting better this year?
Year to date, deaths rose to 69 from 52 at the same point last year, and serious injuries rose to 171 from 132, while crashes fell to 18,345 from 20,083. Source: NYC Open Data.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). Filters: Borough = Brooklyn; Date range = 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-18 (coverage window). We counted total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths, and compared year-to-date figures to the same period last year. Data were accessed Sep 18, 2025. You can start from the Crashes dataset here and apply the filters described.
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.

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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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn

19
Teen E-Scooter Rider Suffers Head Injury in Brooklyn Crash

Jun 19 - A 15-year-old girl on an e-scooter turned left on Dumont Avenue and struck a parked Jeep. Her head split open. She was partially thrown. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze her eyes. The city watched, silent.

A 15-year-old girl riding an e-scooter was severely injured on Dumont Avenue near Chester Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she turned left and struck a parked Jeep. The impact split her head open and partially ejected her from the scooter. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The girl was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The Jeep was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Moped Head-On

Jun 18 - A Land Rover hit a northbound moped on Avenue U. The rider flew off, helmeted, head bleeding, left unconscious. Both drivers held permits. The SUV did not yield. The street fell silent after the crash.

A Land Rover SUV struck a northbound moped head-on near Avenue U and Hendrickson Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, both drivers held permits. The SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inexperienced. The moped rider wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider also suffered due to 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The crash left the street quiet, marked by the violence of impact and the vulnerability of the injured rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Sedan Slams SUV on Smith Street, Woman Injured

Jun 16 - A sedan struck an SUV’s rear on Smith Street. Metal tore. A 57-year-old woman bled from the face but stayed conscious. Speed and failure to yield cut her down. The street fell silent. The crash left pain and quiet in its wake.

A sedan collided with the rear quarter of an SUV at Smith Street and 5th in Brooklyn. The impact left a 57-year-old woman, the SUV driver, bleeding from the face. According to the police report, 'Speed and failure to yield left their mark.' The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious but suffered severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore speed limits and right-of-way rules.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Teen E-Biker Slams Parked SUV, Hip Torn

Jun 16 - A 16-year-old on an e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Jamaica Avenue. His hip split open. Blood on metal. He stayed conscious. The SUV did not move. The street was quiet. The boy could not move.

A 16-year-old riding an e-bike struck the side of a parked SUV near 135 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen's hip split open on impact, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but could not move. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained no damage. The e-bike rider was the only person hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Teens Bleed on 25th Street

Jun 14 - An SUV turned left on 25th Street. Two teens on an e-bike struck its rear. One bled from the head, the other from the face. Both were conscious. Blood pooled on Brooklyn pavement. Failure to yield and unsafe speed marked the crash.

Two teenage boys riding an e-bike were injured when they struck the rear of an SUV making a left turn on 25th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'An SUV turned left. An e-bike with two teen boys struck its rear. One bled from the head. The other, from the face. Both conscious. Both hurt. Blood pooled on the hot Brooklyn pavement.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both teens suffered severe bleeding, one to the head and one to the face. The data also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a factor. The SUV was damaged on the right rear quarter panel, while the e-bike was damaged at the front. No mention of helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Fire Truck Slams Motorcycle on Pennsylvania Avenue

Jun 12 - A fire truck hit a southbound motorcycle at Pennsylvania and Livonia. The rider, 43, lay crushed and unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split. Sirens echoed over blood-black asphalt. One man hurt. Metal and flesh broken.

A fire truck struck a motorcycle at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider suffered crush injuries and was found unconscious, with wounds across his entire body. According to the police report, 'A fire truck struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider, 43, wore no gear. His body lay crushed, unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors by the fire truck operator are cited. The report notes the rider wore no safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Tesla Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway

Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.

A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Mercedes Crushes Cyclist on Nostrand Avenue

Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.

A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash

Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.

A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Cyclist Killed in Head-On Crash on Conselyea

Jun 4 - A man rode west on Conselyea. He struck something head-on. Thrown from his bike, he hit the street. His skull broke. His organs tore. The street stayed quiet. He did not get up.

A 39-year-old man riding a bike west on Conselyea Street near Graham Avenue was killed in a violent crash. According to the police report, he struck something head-on and was thrown from his bike. The report states, 'Skull broken. Organs torn.' The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash left the street silent, another life lost to impact and force.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637331 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica

Jun 4 - A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.

A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Stillwell Avenue

Jun 3 - A northbound sedan hit a man crossing Stillwell Avenue before dawn. The car struck head-on. Blood pooled from the man’s head. He stayed conscious. The street was silent. The car showed no damage. The man was left bleeding in the dark.

A 45-year-old man was injured when a northbound sedan struck him head-on as he crossed Stillwell Avenue before dawn. According to the police report, the man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan, a Honda registered in Pennsylvania, showed no damage after the crash. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet as emergency responders arrived.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Moped Rider Killed After Striking Jeep in Brooklyn

Jun 3 - A moped slammed into a Jeep on 4th Avenue. The young rider flew off and struck his head. He died in the street. The crash happened in darkness. Police cited traffic control disregarded.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 4th Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a moped hit the side of a Jeep. The 21-year-old unlicensed moped rider was ejected, suffered a fatal head injury, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The Jeep driver was licensed and uninjured. The moped had no registered license, and the rider wore no helmet. The crash happened in darkness, with no other injuries reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Toyota Sedan Hits Man on State Street

Jun 1 - A Toyota sedan struck a 46-year-old man near 465 State Street in Brooklyn. The street was dark. The man bled from his head, conscious but wounded. The car showed no damage. The night was quiet. Blood marked the asphalt.

A 46-year-old pedestrian was hit by a Toyota sedan near 465 State Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened in the dark. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but stayed conscious. The sedan, traveling east, showed no visible damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The street was still except for the aftermath of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Sedan’s Bad Turn Hurls Scooter Rider on Flatbush

May 31 - A sedan cut across Flatbush. The scooter hit hard. The rider flew, smashed down, leg torn and bleeding. He lay conscious, broken on the street. Driver errors stacked up. The city kept moving. Blood marked the morning.

A crash unfolded near 450 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan made an improper turn across the lane. A motorscooter, heading straight, struck the car. The scooter rider, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his leg. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The scooter rider wore no helmet or protective gear, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place

May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.

A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street

May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.

A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
E-Bike Rider Dies After Slamming Into SUV

May 26 - A 35-year-old e-bike rider hit the side of an SUV on Avenue R near Nostrand. He flew from his bike and died on the street. Four inside the SUV survived. The crash left the Brooklyn night cold and quiet.

A fatal crash unfolded on Avenue R near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an e-bike struck the side of a Nissan SUV. The 35-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and killed. His body hit the street. Four people inside the SUV, including the driver and three passengers, survived. The report states, 'An e-bike struck the side of an SUV. The rider, 35, was thrown and killed. His body hit the street. Four inside the SUV lived.' No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was unlicensed, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash left one dead and four shaken, with no further details on fault or cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Aggressive Driving Injures Pedestrian on Pennsylvania Avenue

May 24 - A van backed up. A sedan lunged forward. A man, 33, was struck on Pennsylvania Avenue. Blood spilled from his leg. The street froze. Aggressive driving shattered the calm. Metal bent. Silence followed.

A crash at Pennsylvania Avenue and Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn left a 33-year-old man injured. According to the police report, a van was backing up while a sedan surged ahead. The pedestrian, not at a crosswalk, was hit by the sedan’s front end and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front crumpled from the impact. No other injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data highlights aggressive driving as the key driver error in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand

May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.

A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19