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
  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
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.

See also
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn

5
Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue

Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Jeep Veers Left, Cyclist Crushed on Bath Avenue

Dec 3 - A Jeep veered left on Bath Avenue. A cyclist, 26, rode straight. Steel struck flesh. The rider flew, hit pavement, crushed. He lay conscious, broken, in the street. The Jeep showed no mark. Driver inattention listed as cause.

A collision on Bath Avenue involved a Jeep SUV and a 26-year-old cyclist. The cyclist, riding east, was struck when the Jeep veered left. According to the police report, 'A Jeep veered left. A bike came straight. The rider, 26, wore no helmet. Steel met flesh. He flew, hit pavement, crushed. Conscious, broken, he lay in the street. The Jeep bore no mark.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was ejected from his bike. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver inattention is the only error cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Dump Truck Crushes Cyclist on Kings Highway

Nov 30 - A dump truck rolled down Kings Highway. A young cyclist, riding straight, was caught beneath its weight. His hip shattered. He lay half-ejected, conscious, pinned under steel. The street fell silent. The truck rolled on. The system failed him.

A 24-year-old cyclist was struck and crushed by a dump truck on Kings Highway near West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was riding straight when the truck rolled on, trapping him beneath. He suffered severe hip injuries and was found partially ejected but conscious under the truck. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the absence of any identified driver error. The truck showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The crash left the cyclist with crush injuries and exposed the danger heavy vehicles pose to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop

Nov 30 - A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.

Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Box Truck Slams Stopped Truck, Passenger Crushed

Nov 29 - Steel screamed on the BQE. A box truck rammed another, stopped cold in traffic. A 19-year-old, belted in the middle seat, took the force. His legs crushed. He stayed awake. The trucks buckled. The road did not forgive.

Two box trucks collided westbound on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. According to the police report, one truck struck another that was stopped in traffic. A 19-year-old passenger, belted in the middle seat, suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and uninjured. The impact crumpled steel and left one young passenger hurt. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when heavy trucks fail to keep distance in dense city traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L

Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.

A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

Nov 28 - A GMC SUV turned left on Taylor Street. The driver failed to yield. The right front bumper hit a 59-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She fell, head first. She died in the street. The driver kept going. The danger was clear.

A 59-year-old woman was killed while crossing Taylor Street near Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a GMC SUV turned left and struck her with its right front bumper. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' The woman fell head first and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error in city crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Left-Turning Dodge Hits Cyclist on Bedford

Nov 27 - A Dodge turned left on Bedford. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood ran down his hand. He stayed upright. The driver was distracted. The street bore witness.

A crash on Bedford Avenue involved a Dodge sedan making a left turn and a man riding a bike straight ahead. The cyclist, age 30, suffered a severe arm injury with heavy bleeding but did not fall or lose consciousness. According to the police report, 'The driver was looking elsewhere.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right rear bumper struck the cyclist. No other serious injuries were reported among the car’s occupants. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s inattention, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Improper U-Turn Slams Sedan on Stillwell

Nov 17 - Steel met steel on Stillwell Avenue. An SUV carved a wrong U-turn. The sedan’s side crumpled. A 27-year-old man bled from the head, dazed but alive. Another driver hurt, pain in his body. The street bore the mark of reckless turning.

A crash unfolded on Stillwell Avenue near Bay 46 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an SUV attempted a U-turn and struck a sedan. The report states: “A U-turn carved wrong. The SUV’s nose met the sedan’s flank. Steel folded.” Two men, ages 27 and 38, both drivers, suffered injuries. The 27-year-old bled from the head with severe lacerations; the 38-year-old complained of pain across his body. The police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes airbags deployed and seat belts used, but only after the impact. The crash highlights the danger of improper turning on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Hit-and-Run Crushes Boy on New Lots Avenue

Nov 15 - A car struck a 13-year-old boy at New Lots Avenue and Ashford Street. His leg was crushed. The driver fled. The boy stayed conscious as darkness fell. The street echoed with pain. No arrests. No answers. Only the wound remained.

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a car while crossing at the corner of New Lots Avenue and Ashford Street. According to the police report, 'A car struck a 13-year-old boy crossing the road. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver vanished.' The boy suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver fled, leaving the injured child behind. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The crash left a young pedestrian wounded and a driver unaccounted for.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Bus Strikes Woman Crossing 5th Avenue

Nov 14 - A bus rolled down 5th Avenue. A woman crossed outside the crosswalk. The bus did not stop. Metal crushed her leg. She lay stunned on the cold street. Sirens cut the night. The city kept moving.

A 45-year-old woman was struck by a southbound bus on 5th Avenue near 55th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The bus hit her with its left rear quarter panel, causing crush injuries to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The woman was left in shock, injured on the asphalt. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Stopped Sedan on Union

Nov 12 - A Honda SUV crashed into a stopped Kia on Union Street. Metal twisted. A 70-year-old woman in the front seat suffered a broken back and amputation. Four others hurt. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the moment. Pain followed.

A Honda SUV struck a stopped Kia sedan near 620 Union Street in Brooklyn. The impact left a 70-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with a broken back and amputation. Three other passengers and both drivers were injured, all reporting pain or back injuries. According to the police report, 'Both drivers had looked away.' The listed contributing factor for both vehicles was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV was moving straight ahead, while the sedan was stopped in traffic. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, as distraction led directly to severe harm for vulnerable passengers. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Driver Dies After Striking Parked Cars in Brooklyn

Nov 10 - A young man died behind the wheel on Fountain Avenue. His car hit three parked vehicles. The night was silent. Passengers sat still. Metal echoed in the dark. No clear cause. Only loss and the hush of sudden death.

A 24-year-old man died after his vehicle struck three parked cars on Fountain Avenue near Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 24-year-old man was found dead behind the wheel. His car struck three parked vehicles. Belts buckled. No motion. No sound. Just a still body and the echo of metal in the dark.' Several passengers, including a 21-year-old woman, a 1-year-old boy, and others, were present but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one dead and others shaken, with no clear explanation in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Diesel Truck Turns, Pedestrian Crushed on Caton Avenue

Nov 9 - A diesel truck turned right on Caton Avenue. Its trailer caught a man, 47. His head was crushed. His body broke. He died in the streetlight’s shadow. The truck kept moving. Driver inattention marked the scene. The street stayed silent.

A 47-year-old man was killed on Caton Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck turned right and its trailer struck the pedestrian, crushing his head and body. He died at the scene. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both making right turns. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The deadly impact and driver inattention underline the danger faced by pedestrians on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Diesel Truck Kills Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard

Nov 9 - A diesel truck struck a man on Linden Boulevard. The impact crushed his head. He died alone on the cold asphalt. The street was dark. No crosswalk. No signals. The truck kept west. The man never got up.

A 47-year-old man was killed on Linden Boulevard when a westbound diesel tractor truck struck him. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street away from any lights or lines. The truck hit him, crushing his head. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The truck, a 2006 Volvo, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash left one person dead, no others injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Speeding Sedan Smashes Parked Cars, Injures Driver

Nov 9 - A sedan tore down Saint Marks Place. It hit parked cars. Metal screamed. The driver, a 22-year-old man, crushed his arm. Passengers were shaken. The street was left scarred, the echo of speed and steel hanging in the air.

A sedan, moving at unsafe speed, crashed into a line of parked vehicles on Saint Marks Place near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan plowed through parked cars. Metal crumpled. A 22-year-old man, unbelted, crushed his arm.' The crash left the driver with serious crush injuries to his arm. Several passengers, including adults and children, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was not using any safety equipment. No evidence in the report blames the victims or notes any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Man Found Dead in Parked Lexus on Hicks Street

Nov 9 - A man, 38, died behind the wheel of a parked Lexus on Hicks Street. Head wound. No seatbelt. Only a child restraint. The car silent. The street colder. No other injuries reported. No contributing factors listed by police.

A 38-year-old man was found dead in the driver’s seat of a parked 2022 Lexus sedan near 509 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a head wound and was not wearing a seatbelt; only a child restraint was present. The report states, 'A man, 38, slumped dead behind the wheel of a parked 2022 Lexus. Head wound. No seatbelt. Only a child restraint.' No other people were injured. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the data. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged, but the cause is not specified. No helmet or signal issues were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Jeep Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Stone Avenue

Nov 9 - A Jeep hits a 79-year-old man crossing Stone Avenue. The right front bumper slams him down. Blood pools on the street. He is conscious, head wounded. The street goes quiet. The driver failed to yield. The man lies injured, the city holds its breath.

A 79-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Jeep sedan on Stone Avenue near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the Jeep's right front bumper hit the man as he crossed the street, causing a head injury and severe bleeding. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other driver errors or factors are noted. The crash left the elderly man injured, underscoring the danger faced by those on foot in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K

Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.

A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
SUV Turns Left, Crushes Child Pedestrian

Nov 7 - A Honda SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and 57th Street. The bumper struck an 8-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries. Two other pedestrians, including a 6-year-old, were also hit. All were conscious. The driver failed to yield.

At the corner of 7th Avenue and 57th Street in Brooklyn, a 2022 Honda SUV made a left turn and struck three pedestrians. According to the police report, the SUV's left front bumper hit an 8-year-old girl who was crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. A 6-year-old girl was also hit, sustaining facial fractures and dislocations. A 36-year-old woman suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. All three pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. The police report states: 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was licensed and remained uninjured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19