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

17
SUV Slams Cyclist on Utica Avenue

Jul 17 - A man turns left on his bike. An SUV barrels straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood pools on the street. The cyclist lies semiconscious, head split open. The SUV’s front end is wrecked. Night air thick with sirens. The street stays silent.

A 57-year-old man riding a bike was struck by an SUV on Utica Avenue. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV hit him head-on. The crash left the cyclist semiconscious with severe bleeding from a head injury. The SUV’s front end was crushed. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The scene was marked by violence and silence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
SUV Turns Left, Kills Woman in Crosswalk

Jul 17 - A Ford SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and Ovington. The bumper struck a 67-year-old woman’s head as she crossed with the light. She died in the crosswalk. The driver failed to yield. Her body lay still on the hot pavement.

A 67-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and Ovington Avenue when a Ford SUV made a left turn and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left. A 67-year-old woman crossed with the light. The bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The SUV’s driver and multiple passengers were not physically injured. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in New York City intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Speeding Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

Jul 16 - A sedan sped down McGuinness Boulevard. It hit a woman crossing with the signal. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 27-year-old woman was crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Huron Street with the signal when a sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit head-on by a speeding sedan. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver, in a 2017 Acura, kept going straight.' The driver was traveling at unsafe speed, as listed in the contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists no driver injuries. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who ignore speed limits and signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
E-skateboard Rider Slams Parked SUV on Ocean Avenue

Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.

A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Moped Rider Ejected in Wakeman Place Crash

Jul 14 - A moped struck an SUV on Wakeman Place. The unlicensed rider flew off, head split, blood pooling. He lay semiconscious in the dark street. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored. The night swallowed the scene. The city moved on.

A violent crash unfolded at Wakeman Place and Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn. A moped, heading south, collided head-on with an SUV traveling east. The 34-year-old unlicensed moped rider was ejected, suffering severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The moped rider wore no helmet. The SUV driver, a 55-year-old man, was not injured. The crash left the moped rider semiconscious in the street. The report details a scene marked by blood and silence, with systemic failures and driver errors at the core.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue

Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
BMW Slams Cyclist at 78th and 3rd

Jul 14 - A BMW struck a northbound cyclist at 78th Street and 3rd Avenue. The rider flew. His head split. Blood pooled. The bike lay crushed. The car’s front end crumpled. The cyclist, 39, was conscious but badly hurt. Night. Brooklyn. Metal and flesh.

A BMW sedan hit a northbound cyclist at the corner of 78th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:55 a.m. The cyclist, age 39, was thrown from his bike. His head was severely lacerated. Blood pooled on the street. The BMW’s front end crumpled. The bike was crushed. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. Police list 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. The report notes the cyclist wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the crash details. No injuries were reported for the BMW’s driver or passenger. The scene was chaos. The toll was clear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Motorscooter Rider Dies Hitting Reversing SUV

Jul 13 - A motorscooter struck a backing SUV on Dean Street. The rider, a 32-year-old woman, was thrown and killed. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and bruised. Unsafe speed and backing errors fueled the crash.

A motorscooter crashed into the rear of a reversing SUV on Dean Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A motorscooter slammed into the rear of a backing SUV. The rider, 32, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head struck pavement. She died there.' The 32-year-old woman riding the motorscooter was killed at the scene. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered bruises. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors. No blame is placed on the victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
E-Bike Crash Hurls Two on East 98th

Jul 13 - An e-bike turned and struck. Two men flew. Blood pooled on Willmohr Street. One man lay still, the other crawled, torn and gasping. Both suffered severe lacerations. Sirens came late. The bike’s front end crumpled against the Brooklyn asphalt.

Two men were injured in a violent e-bike crash at East 98th Street and Willmohr Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike was struck mid-turn. Both the 22-year-old passenger and the 38-year-old driver were ejected and suffered severe lacerations to their entire bodies. The report states, 'One lay still, blood pooling. The other crawled, torn and gasping.' The e-bike’s front end was crushed. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left both men injured and the street marked by blood and wreckage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jul 13 - A man crossed Ocean Avenue with the light. An SUV turned and hit his leg. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver kept his license. The city kept moving. The wound ran deep. The system failed.

A 58-year-old pedestrian was struck by a turning SUV while crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2015 Toyota, showed no damage and the driver retained his license. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the pedestrian was in the intersection and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Distracted Drivers Kill Pedestrian on Washington Avenue

Jul 10 - Two sedans collided head-on in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. A 61-year-old man walked outside the crosswalk. The cars struck him. He died there, broken and alone, on the dark street.

A deadly crash unfolded on Washington Avenue near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 2:14 a.m. Two sedans collided head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. A 61-year-old man, walking outside the crosswalk, was struck by the vehicles. He suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are noted. The victim’s actions or safety equipment are not cited as causes in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
E-Bike Rider’s Leg Shattered in Bushwick U-Turn Crash

Jul 8 - A Jeep swung into a U-turn on Bushwick Avenue. An e-bike slammed into its rear. The rider’s leg shattered. No helmet. Flesh and steel collided. The SUV driver was unhurt. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

An SUV and an e-bike collided near 389 Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The Jeep made a U-turn. The e-bike, heading straight, struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, 'A Jeep swung into a U-turn. An e-bike slammed its front into the SUV’s rear. The 46-year-old rider’s leg shattered.' The e-bike rider suffered crush injuries to his leg. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the crash details. The impact left one man broken and bleeding, while the driver walked away.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Sedan Strikes Boy on Rockaway Avenue

Jul 6 - A sedan hit an 11-year-old boy crossing Rockaway Avenue. Blood pooled on his chest. The car did not stop. The boy stood, stunned, bleeding in the street. The driver rolled on. No damage to the car. Only the child left behind.

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Rockaway Avenue near 39th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'An 11-year-old boy crossed against the light. A sedan struck him. Blood bloomed from his chest. He stood, stunned. The car rolled on, untouched.' The boy suffered a chest injury and severe bleeding. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, continued driving and reported no damage to the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The police report notes the boy was crossing against the signal, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the child injured and in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Jeep Slams Parked Box Truck on Ocean Parkway

Jul 6 - A Jeep crashed into a parked box truck on Ocean Parkway. Metal screamed. The right front of the Jeep crumpled. A 39-year-old man’s arm tore open. Blood ran. Distraction ruled. The truck never moved. The street bore witness.

A 2004 Jeep sedan struck a parked box truck on Ocean Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 2004 Jeep slammed into a parked box truck. The right front crumpled. Metal screamed. A 39-year-old man, unbelted, tore his arm open. Blood ran. The truck never moved. Distraction steered.' The crash left the Jeep driver, a 39-year-old man, with severe lacerations to his arm. Other occupants in both vehicles were listed but did not report injuries. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The box truck was parked and stationary at the time of impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street

Jul 4 - A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.

A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Brooklyn Occupants

Jul 4 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Etna Street. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest. A woman gripped her neck. Both conscious. Both trapped. Lane markings failed. Speed ruled. The street bore the scars.

Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 57-year-old man suffered chest crush injuries and a 56-year-old woman endured neck crush injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. Another driver, age 26, had minor facial bleeding. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These systemic failures set the stage for the violent impact. The police report describes steel screaming and bodies crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by pain and metal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Box Truck Slams Parked Cars on Kings Highway

Jul 4 - A box truck barreled down Kings Highway before dawn. It smashed into parked cars. The driver, 27, was found unconscious. His hip crushed, leg severed. The street fell silent. Passengers inside other vehicles were left shaken and injured.

A box truck traveling at unsafe speed crashed into several parked cars on Kings Highway near Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A box truck tore through parked cars before dawn. The driver, 27, was found unconscious, hip crushed, leg severed. The lap belt held what was left. The street fell silent again.' The crash injured the truck driver and left multiple vehicle occupants with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report blames any victim or lists helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left vehicles demolished and lives changed in an instant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
E-Bike Rider Killed After Striking Parked SUV

Jul 4 - A young man on an e-bike slammed into a parked SUV on Greene Avenue before dawn. His helmet shattered. His body was thrown and crushed. He died in the street. The SUV never moved. The city stayed silent.

A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Greene Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, the rider was partially ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. His helmet cracked on impact. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded for the SUV, which did not move during the crash. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was thrown, crushed, and left dying in the street. The SUV never moved. It didn’t have to.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Jeep Runs Red, Slams Honda Side in Brooklyn

Jul 3 - A Jeep blasted through Flatlands Avenue, smashing headlong into a Honda’s flank. Metal screamed. A 33-year-old man took the brunt, his shoulder crushed. A 17-year-old girl suffered whiplash. The light was red. The street stayed dark.

On Flatlands Avenue near Vermont Street in Brooklyn, a Jeep SUV struck the side of a Honda sedan. According to the police report, the Jeep hit the Honda’s left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The crash left a 33-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his shoulder and a 17-year-old female passenger with whiplash. Three other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver ran a red light. No other contributing factors are noted. The impact and injuries stemmed from the failure to obey traffic signals, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Sedan Door Strikes E-Bike Rider on Flatbush

Jul 1 - A sedan door swung open on Flatbush. The e-bike rider slammed into steel. Her helmet stayed on. Her leg split open. Blood ran on the street. She stayed conscious. The city kept moving.

A 31-year-old woman riding an e-bike southbound on Flatbush Avenue collided with the left-side door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, 'A sedan door swung open. Metal met flesh. Her helmet held. Her leg split. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed awake.' The crash left her with severe lacerations to her lower leg and foot. No driver errors were listed in the data. The report notes she wore a helmet, which remained on during the impact. The street did not stop for her pain. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19