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

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It contains Precinct 60, Precinct 61, Precinct 62, Precinct 63, Precinct 66, Precinct 67, Precinct 68, Precinct 69, Precinct 70, Precinct 71, Precinct 72, Precinct 73, Precinct 75, Precinct 76, Precinct 77, Precinct 78, Precinct 79, Precinct 81, Precinct 83, Precinct 84, Precinct 88, Precinct 90, Precinct 94, Brooklyn CB8, Brooklyn CB17, Brooklyn CB16, Brooklyn CB12, Brooklyn CB14, Brooklyn CB15, Brooklyn CB13, Brooklyn CB56, Brooklyn CB10, Brooklyn CB11, Brooklyn CB4, Brooklyn CB5, Brooklyn CB18, Brooklyn CB1, Brooklyn CB2, Brooklyn CB3, Brooklyn CB7, Brooklyn CB9, Brooklyn CB55, Brooklyn CB6, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery, Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights (North), Lincoln Terrace Park, Crown Heights (South), Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Dyker Beach Park, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend (West), Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Borough Park, Kensington, Mapleton-Midwood (West), Gravesend (South), Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Calvert Vaux Park, Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Midwood, Gravesend (East)-Homecrest, Madison, Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach, Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East Flatbush-Erasmus, East Flatbush-Farragut, East Flatbush-Rugby, East Flatbush-Remsen Village, Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatlands, Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Marine Park-Plumb Island, McGuire Fields, Canarsie Park & Pier, Prospect Park, Barren Island-Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay (West), Shirley Chisholm State Park, District 38, District 43, District 46, District 36, District 41, District 42, District 45, District 37, District 44, District 48, District 47, District 34, District 33, District 35, District 40, District 39.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn

21
Rear-End Crash Injures Child and Young Driver

May 21 - A Hyundai slammed into a Honda’s rear on Shore Parkway. Metal twisted. A one-year-old boy in the back seat screamed, hurt. The 20-year-old driver suffered crush wounds. Both survived. The road fell silent after the impact.

A Hyundai sedan struck a Honda sedan from behind on Shore Parkway. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai struck a Honda from behind. Metal folded. A 1-year-old boy in the back screamed through crush wounds. The 20-year-old driver was broken too. Both lived. Both hurt.' The one-year-old boy, riding in the back seat, suffered crush injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the Honda was also injured. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver error is specified in the data. Both injured parties were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash left the road quiet, the damage done.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Nostrand Avenue

May 17 - A sedan veered south on Nostrand Avenue. The car’s right front slammed into a 49-year-old man walking with traffic. His leg split open. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to see, failed to yield, failed to stop.

A sedan traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a 49-year-old man who was walking along the roadway with traffic. According to the police report, the sedan changed lanes and its right front hit the pedestrian, causing severe lacerations to his leg. The man remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver did not see the pedestrian and did not stop in time. The impact tore flesh and left the victim with serious injuries. No other vehicles or persons were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn

May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.

A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527481 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Unlicensed Driver Killed in High-Speed Belt Parkway Crash

May 9 - A sedan slammed into a dump truck on Belt Parkway. The unlicensed driver, twenty, died on impact. Three passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction ruled the night. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

A 2012 Infiniti sedan, driven by an unlicensed twenty-year-old woman, struck the rear of a dump truck while changing lanes at speed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 2012 Infiniti, changing lanes at speed, struck the rear of a dump truck. The 20-year-old unlicensed driver died on impact. Her head hit hard. The sedan crumpled.' Three passengers, ages sixteen, twenty, and fifty, were injured with head and back trauma. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck driver was not reported injured. The crash left the sedan demolished and the night silent.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue

May 6 - A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.

A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525491 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue

May 5 - A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.

A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Taxi With Faulty Brakes Strikes E-Scooter Rider

May 4 - A taxi with bad brakes hit an e-scooter on Union Street. The rider flew off, bleeding hard from his arm. He lay on the pavement, conscious, staring at the sky. The crash left the street stained and silent. System failed him.

A taxi collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Union Street near Clinton in Brooklyn. The 40-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm. According to the police report, 'A taxi struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 40, flew off. No helmet. Blood streamed from his arm. The brakes had failed.' The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No helmet was worn by the e-scooter rider, but this is noted only after the mechanical failure. Three taxi occupants were involved but reported no injuries. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Pedestrian Struck Head-On by Distracted Driver

Apr 29 - A sedan hit a man in the crosswalk on Buffalo Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him head-on. The man lay bleeding from the head under the streetlights. Police found him conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark of impact.

A 28-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a southbound sedan at Buffalo Avenue and Lincoln Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when the vehicle hit him head-on, leaving him with severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the crash. The driver and two passengers were not reported injured. The pedestrian was found conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Sedan Strikes Child Skater on Avenue T

Apr 24 - A sedan hit an 11-year-old boy on inline skates on Avenue T. The car’s left bumper struck him. He was ejected, leg torn open, in shock. The driver kept straight. No damage to the car. The boy wore no helmet or pads.

An 11-year-old boy on inline skates was struck by a southbound sedan on Avenue T. According to the police report, 'An 11-year-old boy on inline skates, no helmet, no pads, struck by a southbound sedan. Ejected. Leg torn open. In shock. The car’s left bumper hit him. The driver kept going straight. No damage to the car.' The boy was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations and shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The child was not wearing a helmet or pads, as noted in the narrative, but this is mentioned only after the lack of identified driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Box Truck

Apr 21 - A 20-year-old on an e-bike slammed into a parked box truck on 86th Street. He flew from the seat. His head hit hard. He died at the scene. Another man on the bike was thrown, left with a broken leg. The street stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded on 86th Street. According to the police report, a 20-year-old man driving a G-Power e-bike collided with a parked box truck. He was ejected from the bike, struck his head, and died at the scene. Another man, age 35, riding on the outside of the e-bike, was also ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time. The report lists no contributing driver errors for either vehicle. The police note the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the absence of driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead and one injured, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Sedan Turns

Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.

An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
SUV Turns Right, Woman Killed Crossing 13th Avenue

Apr 15 - A Volvo SUV turned right at 13th Avenue and 51st Street. A woman crossed. The SUV did not stop. Her arm was torn off. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The city moved on.

A Volvo SUV made a right turn at the corner of 13th Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old woman was crossing the street when the SUV struck her. According to the police report, 'A Volvo turned right. A woman crossed against the light. The SUV did not stop. Her arm was torn off. She died there, though her body still moved.' The pedestrian suffered an amputation and died at the scene. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver, a 20-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Sedans Collide on Washington Avenue, Two Hurt

Apr 12 - Steel crashed on Washington Avenue. Two men, alone in their cars, slammed nose to tail. Both drivers stunned, necks wrenched, pain sharp and sudden. Distraction behind the wheel left them broken and silent in the Brooklyn dark.

Two sedans collided near 971 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 24-year-old and a 48-year-old, suffered neck injuries and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred, with one sedan striking the other from behind. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Both drivers were alone and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both men injured, their silence broken by pain. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Parked Sedan Crash Kills Driver on Powell Street

Apr 12 - A 2019 Nissan sat parked on Powell Street. Its left front crushed. Inside, a 39-year-old man lay dead. No movement. No sound. Morning light caught broken glass. One life ended in silence.

A deadly crash took place near 211 Powell Street in Brooklyn. A 2019 Nissan sedan, parked at the curb, was found with its left front crushed. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man was inside the vehicle, unresponsive and not ejected. He showed no signs of life. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The cause of the crash remains unspecified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the report. The incident ended with one fatality, the driver of the parked car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Pickup Plows Parked Cars on East 51st

Apr 7 - A pickup smashed through parked cars in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. The driver, bleeding from the head, sat conscious. Alcohol was involved. The street bore the scars. The night stayed silent. No mercy. Only wreckage.

A pickup truck crashed into several parked cars near East 51st Street and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A pickup tore through parked cars. The driver, 50, sat conscious, head bleeding, no belt. The truck’s front was crushed. Alcohol was present.' The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The 50-year-old male driver of the pickup suffered a severe head injury. Other occupants in the involved vehicles were not reported injured. The data does not list any helmet or signal issues as contributing factors. The crash left metal twisted and glass shattered, marking another night of violence on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Man in Crosswalk

Apr 7 - A Chevy SUV rolled west on Eastern Parkway. Six inside. A 53-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk. The bumper struck. He fell. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent.

A 53-year-old man was killed while crossing Eastern Parkway when a westbound Chevy SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV rolled west. A man, 53, stepped into the crosswalk. The bumper hit. He fell. Six sat inside the car. None reached him. The street held his last breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the six occupants of the SUV. The impact occurred at the left front bumper. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Sedan Slams Cyclist on Eastern Parkway

Apr 2 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old cyclist at Eastern Parkway and Underhill Avenue. She flew from her bike. Blood pooled from her head. She lay on the asphalt, conscious, eyes open. The car’s bumper bent. The morning light caught the wreckage.

A sedan struck a 28-year-old woman riding her bike on Eastern Parkway at Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 28-year-old cyclist. She flew from her bike. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The bumper bent. She lay on the asphalt, eyes open, staring up through the morning light.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but driver errors are primary. Two sedan occupants and a witness were unhurt. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car’s bumper damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Woman Struck Crossing Atlantic Avenue Before Dawn

Apr 2 - A woman crossed Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn before sunrise. A westbound car hit her head-on. Blood pooled on the street. She lay semiconscious, head wounded. The car’s right bumper bore the mark. No driver error listed. System failed her.

A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Atlantic Avenue near Gunther Place in Brooklyn before dawn. According to the police report, she was hit head-on by a westbound car. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, lying semiconscious in the street. The car’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. The woman was not at an intersection or crosswalk when struck. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the ongoing dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Drowsy Driver Slams Parked Cars, Woman Killed

Mar 28 - A drowsy driver veered down Division Avenue. Five parked cars took the hit. Metal screamed, glass shattered. A 51-year-old woman in her SUV died at the wheel. The street stayed silent. The morning moved on.

A crash on Division Avenue near Roebling Street in Brooklyn left a 51-year-old woman dead inside her parked SUV. According to the police report, a sedan driver, fatigued and drowsy, drifted west and struck five parked vehicles. The impact killed the woman, who was belted in her seat. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The violence of the crash left metal twisted and glass scattered. The woman lost her life while sitting in her car. The morning continued, but her seat stayed warm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn

Mar 27 - A Toyota sedan struck a man on Midwood Street. The driver was distracted. The man’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street was quiet. Metal tore flesh. Pain followed steel. The crash left him broken, the night unchanged.

A 29-year-old man suffered a crushed leg when a westbound Toyota sedan struck him on Midwood Street near 806 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was standing in the roadway when the sedan hit him, causing severe injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but did not report significant injuries. The data does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19