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

10
SUV Speeds Into Parked Cars, Driver Crushed

Jun 10 - An SUV tore down Grafton Street. It veered left, slammed into parked cars. Metal screamed. A 64-year-old man behind the wheel was left semiconscious, legs shattered. Sirens came. The street went still. The crash left pain and silence.

On Grafton Street in Brooklyn, an SUV traveling at unsafe speed veered left and crashed into several parked cars. According to the police report, 'an SUV, too fast, veered left and slammed parked cars. Metal screamed. A 64-year-old man lay crushed behind the wheel, semiconscious, legs shattered.' The crash left the 64-year-old male driver with severe crush injuries to his legs. Other occupants in the vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error or fault by the injured. The impact was sudden and violent, leaving the street in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
SUV Ignores Signal, E-Scooter Rider Bloodied

Jun 10 - A Nissan SUV struck a northbound e-scooter on Avenue L. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on hot Brooklyn pavement. The SUV’s front end hit flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A Nissan SUV hit a northbound e-scooter at Avenue L and East 102nd Street in Brooklyn. The 51-year-old man riding the e-scooter suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end struck the rider. The e-scooter operator was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these details follow the primary driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The crash left the e-scooter rider bleeding on the street, another vulnerable road user hurt by a driver’s failure to obey traffic control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Chevy Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Park Avenue

Jun 6 - A Chevy sedan turned left on Park Avenue. Its bumper hit a man in the intersection. Blood ran from his head. He stood, dazed. The car kept moving. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The man was hurt.

A 37-year-old man was struck by a Chevy sedan while crossing Park Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian in the intersection. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, standing upright but in shock. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other contributing factors are mentioned. The driver and two passengers in the sedan were not reported as injured. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians at city intersections when drivers fail to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Surf Avenue Turn

Jun 4 - A motorcycle hit a turning sedan’s rear on Surf Avenue. The rider flew off, leg torn, helmet scraping pavement. He bled on the curb, conscious under Brooklyn’s lights. Unsafe speed and driver distraction cut through the night. Metal and flesh met hard.

A motorcycle collided with the rear of a sedan making a left turn on Surf Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn. The 49-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffering severe leg lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan, driven by a 22-year-old man, carried three passengers, all of whom were uninjured. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver errors. The impact left the motorcycle’s front and the sedan’s rear quarter panel damaged. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Unlicensed Driver Speeds, Passengers Bleed on BQE

Jun 4 - A Honda tore down the BQE. The driver had no license. Alcohol and speed ruled the car. Two young women, both passengers, suffered head and chest wounds. Blood marked the seats. The crash left pain and sirens in its wake.

A 2011 Honda sedan crashed eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver sped forward, reeking of alcohol. Three passengers rode with him. Two young women, both 22, were injured—one with severe head lacerations, the other with internal chest injuries. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver wore a harness but held no valid license. Both injured passengers were belted. The crash left the car's front end smashed and its occupants hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury

Jun 4 - A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.

A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Sedan Slams E-Scooter, Passenger’s Leg Crushed

Jun 3 - A sedan struck an e-scooter at Rockaway Avenue. The impact threw a 19-year-old woman. Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious on the street. Police cited traffic control disregarded.

A sedan hit an e-scooter near 38 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan and scooter both went straight. The crash threw the scooter’s 19-year-old female passenger onto the street, crushing her leg. She remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old man, was unlicensed. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report notes the passenger wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after driver errors. The crash left metal, flesh, and asphalt tangled in the aftermath.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Motorbike Slams Sedan at Pennsylvania and Stanley

Jun 2 - A motorbike tore into a turning sedan. The rider, unlicensed and unprotected, flew partway off. His arm ripped open, shoulder gashed. Blood on the street. The light was ignored. Metal bent. The city did not yield.

A crash at Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn left a 42-year-old unlicensed motorbike rider with severe arm and shoulder injuries. According to the police report, the collision happened when the motorbike struck a sedan making a left turn. The report states: 'The light was ignored.' Both drivers were cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorbike rider was partially ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver, a 73-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The crash underscores the consequences of ignoring traffic controls and speeding, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Jeep Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 4th Avenue

Jun 1 - A Jeep sped down 4th Avenue. The driver did not see the man in the crosswalk. Metal hit flesh. The 70-year-old fell. He died on the street as dusk settled. The SUV rolled on. The city stayed loud.

A 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of 4th Avenue and 65th Street when a Jeep SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, the Jeep was traveling at unsafe speed and the driver was inattentive or distracted. The impact came from the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and speed in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
SUV Strikes Vespa From Behind On Classon

Jun 1 - A Vespa rider flew from his seat on Classon Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. His helmet cracked. His head struck the pavement. He died there. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Drugs and disregard for signals fueled the crash. No mercy. No chance.

A deadly crash unfolded on Classon Avenue near Clifton Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Vespa was struck from behind by a station wagon/SUV. The 33-year-old Vespa rider was ejected, his helmet cracked, and he died at the scene from head injuries. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The SUV did not remain at the scene. The Vespa rider wore a helmet, but the impact was fatal. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of drug use and ignoring traffic controls behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Taxi Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian on Avenue P

May 30 - A taxi ran the light at Avenue P and West 1st. It struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. His pelvis shattered. He died on the street. Two passengers and a driver suffered neck injuries. Parked cars and an SUV took the crash’s force.

A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue P at West 1st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 65-year-old man crossed with the light. A taxi struck him head-on. His pelvis shattered. He died where he fell.' The crash also injured a 2-year-old girl, a 29-year-old woman, and a 32-year-old man, all suffering neck pain. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver ignored the signal. Parked vehicles and an SUV were also struck. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use by the pedestrian. The data shows the deadly result of disregarding traffic control at a Brooklyn intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Cyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan

May 29 - A man on a bike hit a parked sedan on Fulton Street. He flew off, landed hard. Blood spilled from his arm. Flesh torn, pain sharp. He stayed awake. The street was cold, silent. The car did not move.

A 27-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked sedan near 733 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the absence of driver errors. Two occupants were inside the sedan but were not injured. The street was quiet after the impact, the cyclist conscious but hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532206 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Shore Road

May 29 - A Yamaha struck a Toyota’s side near 72nd Street. Steel twisted. Blood spilled. The young rider’s leg split open. Dusk fell hard. Inexperience and speed ruled the crash. The road stayed silent. No mercy. Only pain.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Shore Road near 72nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck the side of a Toyota sedan. The 21-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The crash involved five people, including a 7-year-old passenger in the sedan. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. The impact left steel bent and blood on the road. No pedestrians were involved. The data shows systemic danger when speed and inexperience meet on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford

May 29 - A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue

May 29 - A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.

A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
SUVs Crash, Curb-Jump Strikes Pedestrian Head

May 28 - Two SUVs slammed together near Blake Avenue. One leapt the curb. A 27-year-old man, standing off the road, took the blow to his head. He stayed conscious. Blood pooled on the concrete. Aggressive driving fueled the chaos.

Two sport utility vehicles collided near 995 Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV jumped the curb after the crash and struck a 27-year-old man in the head while he was not in the roadway. The report states, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his head but remained conscious at the scene. No other serious injuries were documented among the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger when driver aggression turns metal into a weapon, sending a vehicle onto the sidewalk and into a bystander. The police report does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg on 10th Street

May 28 - An SUV hit a man’s leg on 10th Street near 2nd Avenue. The impact crushed bone and tore flesh. The driver did not stop. The street stayed quiet. The man stayed conscious. The SUV rolled on, untouched.

A man was struck by a 1999 Honda SUV on 10th Street near 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s leg, causing crush injuries. The man remained conscious but suffered severe damage to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage and did not stop after the crash. The pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked car at the intersection when the collision occurred. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The driver’s actions and failure to yield are central to the incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Young Pedestrian Hard

May 26 - A Lexus SUV struck a 22-year-old man on Shore Road. The right front bumper hit his head. Blood spilled. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The SUV rolled on, unmarked. The man did not.

A 22-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a Lexus SUV hit him with its right front bumper near 71st Street on Shore Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the impact and heavy bleeding. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving vulnerable road users to bear the brunt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533791 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Taxi Slams Sedan on Flatbush Avenue, Two Injured

May 24 - Metal screamed on Flatbush Avenue. A taxi struck a sedan. A woman, seventy-seven, took a blow to the head. A man, thirty-nine, broke his hip. Both drivers pinned, belts tight, pain sharp. Traffic control ignored. Distraction ruled the moment.

A taxi collided with a sedan near Aviation Road on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 77-year-old woman suffered a head injury and a 39-year-old man sustained a broken hip. Both drivers were conscious but trapped by their seat belts. The report states: “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as contributing factors. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the taxi’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear bumper taking the brunt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes clear: driver error and distraction led to the violent impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Huntington Street

May 23 - A 24-year-old man crashed his sedan into a parked car on Huntington Street. The street was quiet. He died alone in the driver’s seat. The engine ticked under the streetlamp. No other injuries reported. The night stayed silent.

A 24-year-old man died after crashing a 2009 Honda sedan into a parked car near 27 Huntington Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was unbelted and alone in the vehicle. The crash happened late at night on a quiet street. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The only injury was to the driver, who died at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other occupants were involved. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The parked car was struck on the right rear bumper. The street remained empty after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19