Morgan Avenue: Blood on the Asphalt, Silence from City Hall

Nov 10 - A 10-year-old e-scooter rider was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck the scooter’s front. The driver’s inattention and other vehicular factors caused the crash on Lee Ave in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lee Ave in Brooklyn at 8:11 AM involving a 2013 Ford sedan and an e-scooter. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the e-scooter rider, a 10-year-old boy, impacting the scooter’s center front end and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The rider was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as serious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east. The e-scooter rider was conscious but injured. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the scooter only, emphasizing the impact’s severity on the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - A sedan traveling south collided with a bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial injuries. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2020 Fiat sedan traveling south on Manhattan Avenue collided with a 39-year-old male bicyclist, also traveling south. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained facial injuries, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe passing distances in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A 25-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an eastbound SUV on Kent Avenue. He suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a factor. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 10:20 AM near 25 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing outside a crosswalk when an eastbound 2017 Nissan SUV struck him. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was in shock. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors or violations were recorded. The SUV sustained no damage. The incident highlights the danger faced by pedestrians crossing outside marked areas, even when drivers are licensed and vehicles are undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - A moped turned right and struck a cyclist riding east on Montrose Avenue. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and ignored traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, a moped making a right turn on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn collided head-on with a 24-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, pointing to the moped driver's failure to observe traffic controls. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - A Ford truck driver, distracted, struck a 58-year-old man crossing Maspeth Ave. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash left the vehicle undamaged. The street stayed dangerous. The pain lingered.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a Ford truck while crossing Maspeth Avenue near Vandervoort Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:00 AM. The man suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was making a left turn when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report centers the driver’s distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 1 - A car’s right front struck a 48-year-old cyclist on Union Avenue. The man wore a helmet. His arm was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. He was thrown, conscious, with deep cuts and broken flesh. Failure to yield shattered the morning.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a bike westbound on Union Avenue near Broadway in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s right front. The collision left the cyclist with severe lacerations to his arm, described as 'deep cuts and broken flesh,' and he was partially ejected from his bike but remained conscious. The report states the driver’s 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The narrative details blood on the street and the cyclist’s helmet use, but helmet use is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash occurred at 8:36 a.m. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which directly led to the cyclist’s injuries, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 1 - A Jeep turned right on McGuinness. A moped slammed into its side. The rider, thirty-three, chest crushed, partly thrown, breathing but battered. Steel and flesh collided. The street fell silent, danger written in bent metal.

A collision unfolded on McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn when, according to the police report, a Jeep made a right turn and a northbound moped struck its side. The moped rider, a 33-year-old man, suffered chest crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The Jeep’s right side doors bore the brunt of the impact. The moped’s front end was destroyed. The moped rider was unlicensed, but the report centers driver error—failure to yield—as a primary cause. The violence of the crash left the street quiet, the aftermath marked by twisted metal and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured elbow and partial ejection after a collision with a pick-up truck on West Street in Brooklyn. The truck struck the bike’s center front end as both traveled straight ahead. Driver distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Street in Brooklyn involving a 2023 Ford pick-up truck and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained a fractured elbow, lower arm, and hand. The truck, traveling east, struck the bike, which was traveling south, at the center front end. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Additionally, bicyclist error or confusion was noted but not detailed as a primary cause. The truck driver held a valid New York license, while the bicyclist had a permit. The crash happened around 3:15 PM. Vehicle damage was recorded at the truck’s center front end. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and the vulnerability of bicyclists in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - Private trash trucks still maim and kill. Five years after reform, chaos rules. Only one waste zone runs. No citywide plan. Streets stay dangerous. Lawmakers and survivors demand action. The city stalls. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

""If done right, CWZs can eliminate millions of truck miles traveled from our streets, keep workers and pedestrians safe, and ensure quality service for all customers. The city's goal right now should be to prevent bad implementation from undermining a good bill."" -- Antonio Reynoso

The 2019 commercial waste zone reform aimed to cut truck carnage by dividing New York City into 20 zones, each served by specific haulers. As of October 30, 2024, only one zone is active. No timeline exists for citywide rollout. The Department of Sanitation claims caution is needed to avoid price hikes and ensure effective change, but offers no clear metrics or deadlines. Lauren Pine, a crash survivor, pleads, 'We can't wait another day to enforce truck safety requirements.' Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso warns, 'The city's goal right now should be to prevent bad implementation from undermining a good bill.' Delays keep streets deadly for workers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The law’s promise remains unfulfilled. Vulnerable New Yorkers remain at risk.

• Private Trash Haulers Are Still Killing and Injuring New Yorkers As Long-Awaited Reforms Lag, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-30

Oct 28 - A pick-up truck changing lanes struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash exposed risks of improper lane use on high-speed roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:46 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a sedan and a pick-up truck traveling east. The pick-up truck was changing lanes when it impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, which was going straight ahead. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. Both the sedan driver, a 32-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 66-year-old female, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The pick-up truck showed no damage despite the collision. The data highlights driver errors in lane management as the cause, with no victim fault or pedestrian involvement noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A 73-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan made a left turn on Bedford Avenue. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Toyota sedan, traveling east on Bedford Avenue, made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Taylor Street. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role in the crash. Additionally, the pedestrian’s 'Error/Confusion' is noted but only after the driver’s error, emphasizing the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to yield while turning. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with three occupants aboard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A 24-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver showed inexperience and inattention, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 6:30 AM on Lee Ave in Brooklyn, a pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The 24-year-old female pedestrian sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. No vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - A moped and bicycle collided head-on on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old bicyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped and a bicycle, both traveling east, collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruise. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane discipline. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The moped sustained damage to its center front end, matching the point of impact on the bicycle. This collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage among vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A 37-year-old man crossing Kent Avenue with the signal suffered a fractured arm. He stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left him hurt at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Kent Avenue with the signal. He sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. No vehicle details or driver information were recorded. The absence of cited driver mistakes, such as failure to yield, highlights the persistent systemic risks at this intersection. This incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians, even when following the law.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A 32-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a GMC sedan making a right turn on Manhattan Avenue. The crash caused abdomen and pelvis injuries, with the e-bike sustaining front bumper damage and the rider in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:53 on Manhattan Avenue involving a GMC sedan and an e-bike, both traveling north. The sedan driver was making a right turn when the collision happened. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the sedan driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - An unlicensed male driver backing a 2012 SUV on Java Street struck an 87-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe vehicle maneuvers in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 AM on Java Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a male operating a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, was unlicensed and was "Entering Parked Position" when he backed the vehicle unsafely. This action is cited as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian, an 87-year-old female, was crossing outside a crosswalk when struck. She sustained a back injury and was in shock, with no visible complaints noted. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report explicitly lists "Backing Unsafely" as the driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in Brooklyn neighborhoods.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 17 - An eastbound SUV driver distracted while parked struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both drivers showed inattention, highlighting systemic risks at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep SUV was parked eastbound near 50 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn when the driver, distracted and inattentive, caused a collision with an eastbound e-bike rider. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV's left side doors were impacted, and the e-bike's center front end was damaged. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and inattention, especially involving vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - An unlicensed SUV driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. The crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue, highlighting driver errors amid pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The vehicle involved was a 2011 Honda SUV traveling west, driven by an unlicensed male driver. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but explicitly notes the driver was unlicensed, a critical driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from any vehicle. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765839 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A sedan struck the rear of a parked car on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the center back end of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Keap Street in Brooklyn at 5:40 p.m. A 2014 BMW sedan, traveling east, rear-ended a parked vehicle. The driver of the sedan, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. The driver was licensed in Delaware. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in speed control leading to a rear-end crash with a stationary vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A westbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Williamsburg Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicle occupants suffered injuries to back and neck, enduring shock and pain. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on Williamsburg Street West in Brooklyn when a 2024 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a 2015 sedan also heading west. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV striking the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating failure to maintain safe distance and lack of attention as primary causes. Both occupants of the sedan, a 41-year-old male driver and a 43-year-old female front passenger, were injured with back and neck pain respectively and experienced shock. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19