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.

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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn

7
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

Nov 7 - A Honda SUV turns left at Avenue P and East 18th. Sun glare blinds the driver. The bumper hits a woman’s face as she crosses with the signal. Blood pours. She stays upright. The SUV shows no mark. The street stays dangerous.

A 32-year-old woman was struck and injured by a 2009 Honda SUV while crossing Avenue P at East 18th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk with the signal when the SUV made a left turn and hit her in the face with its right front bumper. The report states, 'Sun glare blinds. The bumper hits her face. Blood pours.' The woman suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious and upright. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was listed as licensed and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The only contributing factor cited in the report was 'Glare.' No other vehicle damage or injuries were reported. The SUV showed no visible damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Sedan Ignores Signal, Kills E-Biker

Nov 7 - A sedan struck a 23-year-old man riding an e-bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The crash threw him from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He died before sunrise. Traffic control was ignored. Distraction played a role.

A 23-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a sedan struck him on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 54th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The report states: 'Traffic control ignored.' Both 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' are listed as contributing factors for the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver errors. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the e-bike. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers disregard signals and lose focus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Cyclist Thrown After Two Cars Strike in Brooklyn

Nov 6 - A 66-year-old man rode west on 5th Avenue. Two Toyotas hit him at once. He flew. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled. Drivers were distracted. One gripped a phone. The man was left injured, the street stained.

A 66-year-old cyclist was struck by two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—at the corner of 5th Avenue and 63rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 66-year-old man pedaled west. Two Toyotas struck him, one from each side. He flew. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. A phone was in a driver’s hand.' The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after being ejected from his bike. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not cite any cyclist error. The only safety equipment noted for the cyclist was 'None,' but this is mentioned after the drivers’ failures.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman

Nov 5 - A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.

A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Buick Turns Left, Harley Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

Nov 4 - A Buick turned left on Stanley Avenue. A Harley came straight. They collided head-on. The rider, helmet on, flew from his bike. Blood poured from his neck. He lay conscious on the asphalt, staring at the sky.

A crash on Stanley Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn involved a Buick sedan making a left turn and a Harley motorcycle traveling straight. The vehicles collided head-on. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The 59-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffered a severe neck injury, and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Pedestrian Crushed by Sedan and Taxi on Belt Parkway

Nov 4 - A man crossed Belt Parkway in a marked crosswalk. A sedan struck him. A taxi hit him next. His body broke beneath the cars. He died before dawn. Two drivers and a passenger were injured. The street stayed cold and silent.

A 58-year-old man was killed while crossing Belt Parkway in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, a sedan struck him first, followed by a taxi. The report states, 'His body broke beneath them. He died there, before sunrise, crushed on the cold blacktop.' Two drivers, both women, and a 24-year-old female passenger suffered injuries, including head, abdomen, pelvis, and shoulder trauma. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are documented in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is present. The crash left one pedestrian dead and three people injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signalized Intersection

Nov 2 - A Honda SUV turned left on 19th Avenue. Its view was blocked. The bumper caught a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move again. The street held her stillness.

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing 19th Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the SUV turned left with its view obstructed. The left front bumper hit her hip. She fell and suffered apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for the driver. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Jeep Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head

Oct 31 - A Jeep turned left at East 18th and Avenue U. The bumper hit a 73-year-old woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The cut ran deep. Sirens came. The street did not forget.

A Jeep SUV struck a 73-year-old woman at the corner of East 18th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the Jeep turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The left front bumper hit her head, causing severe lacerations. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s actions as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any specific contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact left blood on the street and a deep wound. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Box Truck Strikes Woman at Atlantic and Crescent

Oct 26 - A box truck rolled north on Atlantic. A young woman crossed. Steel met flesh. Her skull split. Blood pooled. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound. The street held the mark.

A box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue struck a 23-year-old woman at the corner of Crescent Street. According to the police report, 'A box truck rolled north. A young woman crossed against the light. Steel struck skull. Her head split open. Blood pooled at the curb. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations. The truck’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors are assigned to the driver. Other occupants in the truck were not injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Night Collision of Two E-Bikes on Troy Avenue

Oct 24 - Two e-bikes slam together on Troy Avenue at night. One rider, fifty, thrown hard. Head hits pavement. Blood spills. Lacerations deep. No helmet. No lights. Failure to yield. Silence under the streetlamps.

Two e-bikes collided at speed on Troy Avenue after dark. One rider, age 50, was ejected and struck his head on the pavement, suffering severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'No lights. No yield.' The crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The injured rider wore no helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary factor was the failure to yield. The report lists no other injuries. The street was quiet. The only witness was an occupant, unhurt. The scene was blood and silence under the lamps.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn

Oct 24 - An 86-year-old woman crossed Bay Ridge Parkway with the signal. A sedan turned left and hit her. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, head bleeding. The driver was distracted. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.

An 86-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay Ridge Parkway at 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a sedan, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Contributing factors listed include 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan sustained no damage. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left blood on the street, marking another day of danger for those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Speeding Pickup Kills Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

Oct 23 - A pickup tore down Eastern Parkway. The driver sped, distracted, unlicensed. He struck a 56-year-old man standing in the road. The truck crushed him. The man died on the street. The city fell silent around the wreck.

A 56-year-old pedestrian was killed on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling at unsafe speed struck the man head-on as he stood mid-road. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pickup’s center front end hit the pedestrian, causing fatal injuries to his entire body. No other injuries were specified for the occupants. The police report details the driver’s lack of license and failure to control speed or attention. The victim died at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian

Oct 22 - A sedan moved south on 4th Avenue. The driver was distracted. He struck a 66-year-old man in the street. The car’s front caved. The man died there, away from any crosswalk. The street fell silent. Another life ended by inattention.

A southbound sedan hit and killed a 66-year-old man on 4th Avenue, near 64th Street. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and struck the pedestrian in the roadway, away from any intersection or crosswalk. The car’s front end was crushed by the impact. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. This crash shows the lethal risk posed by driver distraction. No other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Volvo Turns, Pedestrian’s Leg Shattered in Brooklyn

Oct 22 - A Volvo turned right on Tillary Street. The driver looked away. A woman crossed with the light. The car struck her. Her leg broke under the bumper. The street stayed quiet. The driver failed to yield. She lay hurt on the pavement.

A Volvo sedan struck a 27-year-old woman as she crossed Tillary Street at Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman walked with the signal when the car turned right and hit her, shattering her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 56-year-old man, did not report injuries. The car showed no visible damage. The woman suffered crush injuries to her lower leg and foot. She was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn and fail to see people in the crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Box Truck

Oct 21 - A man on an e-bike slammed into a parked box truck on Schenectady Avenue. He was thrown from the bike. His neck broke. Blood pooled on the street. He died there, alone, under the sun. The crash ended his ride in Brooklyn.

A 48-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Schenectady Avenue near Lincoln Place struck a parked box truck and was ejected. According to the police report, 'A 48-year-old man on an e-bike struck a parked box truck. No helmet. Ejected. Neck broken. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died there, alone, beneath the late morning sun.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No helmet was used, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were reported. The parked box truck was not damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush

Oct 20 - A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.

A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Man on Fulton Street

Oct 19 - A Ford SUV struck a 48-year-old man crossing Fulton Street. The front end crumpled. The man died on the pavement. Police say the driver had been drinking. Alcohol fueled the crash. The street stayed silent after.

A Ford SUV traveling west on Fulton Street struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV hit a 48-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The front end caved in. His body broke. He died there. The driver, a woman, had been drinking.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Slams Pedestrian, Crushes Leg on Ocean Avenue

Oct 18 - A sedan struck a 29-year-old man on Ocean Avenue. The car hit him outside the crosswalk, then crashed into a parked box truck. His leg was crushed. The driver was distracted. Blood pooled on the street. The city failed to protect him.

A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his leg when a sedan struck him on Ocean Avenue. According to the police report, the man was outside the crosswalk when the sedan hit him, then slammed into the rear of a parked box truck. The report states: 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or contributing factors are noted. The pedestrian's injuries were to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction and the vulnerability of people on foot in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Speeding Mercedes Crushes E-Scooter Rider on Avenue L

Oct 14 - A Mercedes slammed head-on into a man riding an e-scooter on Avenue L. The scooter was destroyed. The rider, thrown from the wreck, died at the scene. Two teens and the car’s driver were hurt. Speed and inexperience fueled the crash.

A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by a westbound Mercedes sedan near Avenue L and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Speed and inexperience ended him. His body was thrown. He died there.' The e-scooter was crushed. The Mercedes carried three people: a 53-year-old driver and two 16-year-old passengers. All three suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by speed and inexperience behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush

Oct 13 - A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.

A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19