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

Oct 21 - A 27-year-old woman driver crashed her SUV into a parked SUV on Ross Street in Brooklyn. Alcohol and unsafe speed contributed. She was injured and in shock. The moving vehicle struck the parked car’s right side doors, damaging both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver was operating a 2017 BMW SUV northbound on Ross Street when she collided with a parked 2022 Chrysler SUV. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured and experienced shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the moving vehicle and the right side doors of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was parked. The crash caused abrasions and hip injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Lorimer Street was ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg. The other vehicle involved was a 2019 Dodge SUV, occupied by a licensed male driver, who was parked at the time of the crash. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and was conscious after the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the bicyclist or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when a vehicle is stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - A 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2014 SUV made a right turn on Borinquen Place in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV traveling east on Borinquen Place made a right turn and collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers turning across bike lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man on a bike was hit by an SUV on Kent Avenue. Both vehicles collided head-on at their left fronts. The cyclist suffered arm abrasions. No driver errors were listed. The crash left both damaged.

According to the police report, a 2017 Dodge SUV and a bicycle collided on Kent Avenue. The 31-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were going straight and struck each other at the left front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' left front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A southbound SUV making a right turn struck a southbound garbage truck going straight on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the truck’s left front quarter panel. A rear passenger in the SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2011 SUV was making a right turn on Humboldt Street when it collided with a southbound garbage truck traveling straight. The impact occurred between the SUV’s right front bumper and the truck’s left front quarter panel. The SUV carried four occupants; a 41-year-old male rear passenger was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A Ford SUV slammed into a stopped taxi on Manhattan Avenue. The impact struck the taxi’s center back end. A rear passenger in the taxi suffered neck injuries and shock. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Manhattan Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper hitting the taxi’s center back end. The taxi had two occupants; one rear passenger, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the taxi stopped in traffic and the SUV going straight ahead. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance caused the collision. The injured passenger was not ejected and did not use any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial bruises in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan was backing up while the bike was passing. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the collision at Grand Street.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a sedan backing up on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained facial contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles, with additional driver inexperience noted for the bicyclist. The bike struck the right side doors of the sedan, which showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was backing while the bike was passing, leading to the impact. No other injuries or damages were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Mayor Adams left Ashland Place unfinished. Cyclists lost a safe route. Advocates, officials, and residents rallied. They blamed City Hall for caving to a developer. The most dangerous block remains untouched. Eighty-eight crashes scar the street. Safety took a back seat.

On October 13, 2023, local officials and advocates criticized Mayor Adams for halting the Ashland Place redesign. The project, led by the Department of Transportation, aimed to create a protected bike lane from the Manhattan Bridge to Barclays Center. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso said, "New York City is regressing on meeting its Vision Zero goals ... and stalled street safety improvements, like those slated for Ashland Place, are a part of the reason why." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Crystal Hudson joined the outcry, with Hudson lamenting the incomplete corridor for cyclists. The DOT confirmed the southernmost block would not be converted, following objections from developer Two Trees Management. Advocates cited 88 crashes and multiple injuries in two years, with the most dangerous block excluded from improvements. Residents and advocates rallied, accusing the mayor of prioritizing business over public safety. City Hall deflected, blaming e-bikes for rising cyclist deaths.

• Pols, Advocates Slam Mayor Adams for Unfinished Ashland Place, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-13

Oct 11 - A sedan struck a 20-year-old bicyclist on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back contusions. The driver was distracted. The crash happened at night. Both vehicles hit front center. The cyclist was conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Wythe Avenue collided with a bicyclist making a right turn southbound. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained back contusions. The driver of the sedan was cited for driver inattention or distraction. The sedan's front center end struck the bike's front center end. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was wearing no listed safety equipment contributing to the injury. The report lists no contributing factors from the bicyclist. The driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Ross Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The crash left him conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Ross Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal. He sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on driver actions or vehicle type. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but used a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 9 - A sedan made a U-turn on Graham Avenue and struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and turned improperly, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Graham Avenue attempted a U-turn and collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted beyond the driver’s mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 8 - A motorbike traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a sedan making a right turn on Broadway near Throop Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver turned improperly.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling east on Broadway collided with the left rear bumper of a sedan making a right turn. The sedan's improper turning caused the crash. The motorbike driver, a 44-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle; the sedan also had one occupant. The crash occurred near Throop Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - A sedan traveling north hit a westbound e-bike on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a concussion and arm injuries. The rider was conscious but seriously hurt. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a sedan going straight north on Metropolitan Avenue collided with an e-bike traveling west. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a concussion along with injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The point of impact was the right side doors of the e-bike. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet designed for motorcycles, but no helmet or signaling factors were noted as contributing. The sedan had no occupants and was also going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by a taxi turning right on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Union Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The taxi was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had no vehicle damage and no occupants. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - A 39-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after an SUV struck his sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The crash occurred on Porter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver lost consciousness and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Porter Avenue collided with a sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The driver also lost consciousness after the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, and the SUV had front-end damage. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 5 - Two SUVs crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 4:10 a.m. The left rear bumper of one hit the right front bumper of the other. A 23-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact occurred between the left rear bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. A 23-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 4 - A 24-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Ainslie Street at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ainslie Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved a single SUV traveling north, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the contributing factors focus on the driver's failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 4 - Two sedans crashed on Walton Street at Harrison Avenue. A 12-year-old girl in the back seat was hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street turned violent in a blink.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Walton Street and Harrison Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash struck the right front of one car and the center front of the other. A 12-year-old girl riding in the left rear seat suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, along with whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Police list driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as causes. Both drivers were licensed women, one from Pennsylvania and one from New York. No mention of victim fault or safety equipment appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - A 35-year-old woman was hit while crossing Manhattan Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, traveling west, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The impact was at the vehicle's center front end.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Manhattan Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but at a marked crosswalk. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - A sedan and moped collided head-on on Bayard Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2020 sedan traveling west on Bayard Street struck a 2023 moped traveling north at the center front ends of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and female. Both vehicles had one occupant each. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No pedestrian was involved. The crash caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19