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

May 9 - A 43-year-old man riding an e-scooter was ejected and injured on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not directly involved in the crash. The driver was going straight ahead and was wearing a helmet. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused unspecified vehicle damage and impact to an unspecified point on the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered lower arm and hand injuries with minor bleeding. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The bike sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Union Avenue near Broadway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision involved the bicyclist traveling west and another unspecified vehicle going straight ahead. The bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the other vehicle showed no damage. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike and the right front bumper of the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A 49-year-old in-line skater was struck on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash. The skater suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male in-line skater was injured while riding along Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The skater was moving with traffic, not at an intersection, when a driver going straight ahead struck him. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The skater suffered contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. No further vehicle or driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling west on South 4 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, hitting the bike’s front with the car’s right rear bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on South 4 Street near Havemeyer Street. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver of the sedan was traveling west and struck the bike with the car’s right rear bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the front end of the bicycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A 54-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury on Kent Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely. The rider wore a helmet but was left incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected during a crash. She sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no visible damage was reported to the bike. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and close following distances in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A motorcycle and sedan collided on Hooper Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a U-turn while the motorcycle was passing. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered facial injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control and turned improperly.

According to the police report, a sedan making an improper U-turn collided with a passing motorcycle on Hooper Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 52-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial contusions. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The motorcycle sustained damage to its roof, while the sedan showed no damage. The collision highlights driver errors in executing a U-turn and failing to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 5 - A box truck barreled down Varick Avenue. A motorcycle smashed its side. The rider, helmeted, flew through air. Blood spilled on the street. The truck’s doors twisted. Sirens cut the silence. Signals ignored. Speed unchecked. One man left bleeding.

A box truck and a motorcycle collided on Varick Avenue. The motorcycle hit the truck’s right side. According to the police report, the 33-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right doors were crushed. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash’s cause centered on ignored traffic signals. No pedestrians were involved. The system failed to protect the vulnerable. The street became a scene of blood and twisted metal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - A 37-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike collided head-on. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injury. The crash involved confusion and other vehicular errors. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn between a southbound bike and an eastbound sedan. The 37-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Other Vehicular" errors, indicating driver and bicyclist mistakes played a role. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bike at the center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not the bike. The crash highlights the dangers of confusion and errors by both bicyclists and drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - A 27-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a right turn on Manhattan Avenue. The bike struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The 27-year-old female bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan struck the bike on its right front quarter panel, causing the bicyclist to be thrown from the vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - City will cut car lanes, add protected bike lanes, and shorten crosswalks on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign follows deadly crashes and strong advocacy. Officials call it transformative. DOT claims similar changes cut deaths and injuries by 30 percent.

On May 3, 2023, the NYC Department of Transportation announced a major redesign for McGuinness Boulevard in north Brooklyn. The plan, presented to Community Board 1's Transportation Committee, will remove a car lane in each direction and install protected bike lanes along a 1.1-mile stretch from Meeker Avenue to the Pulaski Bridge. The official summary states the overhaul will 'reconfigure the 1.1-mile stretch... following advocacy for safety upgrades after multiple deaths.' Council Member Lincoln Restler and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher praised the plan, calling it 'transformative' and pledging support. DOT statistics show similar road diets reduce deaths and serious injuries by 30 percent. The redesign includes shorter crosswalks, pedestrian islands, and new loading zones. This action responds to a history of crashes and the 2021 hit-and-run killing of teacher Matthew Jensen.

• EXCLU: McGuinness Blvd. to Go On Road Diet for Protected Bike Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-03

May 1 - A female e-scooter driver was partially ejected after colliding head-on with a northbound sedan on Kent Avenue. She suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The scooter struck the sedan’s right side doors. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a female e-scooter driver traveling north on Kent Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the center front end of the scooter and the right side doors of the sedan. The e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. She was semiconscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors. The sedan driver was male and also traveling straight ahead. No other injuries or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - A driver killed Katherine Harris on Atlantic Avenue. Politicians demand mid-block crossings, daylighted intersections, and curb extensions. They call the street a speedway. They blame city inaction. They vow to push for changes. The city promises only to study.

On May 1, 2023, after the death of Katherine Harris, Brooklyn Heights Council Member Lincoln Restler and State Senator Andrew Gounardes called for urgent safety fixes on Atlantic Avenue. At a rally, Restler said, "It is wrong how deadly this strip is." The officials demand mid-block crossings, daylighted intersections, raised crosswalks, curb extensions, and safer pedestrian space near BQE ramps. Borough President Antonio Reynoso criticized city resistance to reallocating street space, saying, "They drag their feet because they don’t want to do the inevitable." The Department of Transportation has agreed only to study new crosswalks. The bill is not yet formal legislation but marks a push for action after years of delay. No safety analyst assessment is available.

• In Wake of Death, Pols Want Mid-Block Crossings, Safer Atlantic Ave., Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-01

Apr 30 - A 53-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Division Avenue with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Division Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 30 - A 44-year-old man was injured crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. An unlicensed driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Bedford Avenue at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a 2018 SUV making a left turn. The driver, who was unlicensed, showed contributing factors of inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The report highlights driver errors including distraction and failure to yield, with no mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - A sedan hit a westbound e-bike head-on in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old rider flew off, bleeding from the face. He lay conscious on the street. The car’s rear panel crumpled. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the crash.

A sedan traveling south on Roebling Street struck a westbound e-bike head-on near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial bleeding, but remained conscious on the pavement. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this was not listed as a cause. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver distraction and failure to yield on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 27 - A 42-year-old cyclist crashed on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered facial abrasions. No other vehicles involved. No driver errors listed. The rider was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male cyclist was injured while traveling north on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions to his face. The crash involved only his bike, which was damaged at the center front end. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or people were involved. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The injury was moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 27 - Two sedans collided on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted. Multiple parked cars were damaged. The crash left one occupant injured and in pain.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Meserole Street in Brooklyn at 4:51 a.m. The female driver, age 37, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The collision involved the front end of one moving vehicle striking the rear of a parked sedan, damaging multiple parked cars nearby. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No other persons were reported injured. The crash highlights driver distraction as a key cause. The victim was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - A sedan passed too close on Metropolitan Avenue. The car struck a 32-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Whiplash followed. The driver’s action caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn passed too closely to a 32-year-old female bicyclist who was slowing or stopping near Marcy Avenue. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. She sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 22 - A motorbike traveling east struck a parked sedan on Grand Street. The sedan’s right side doors took the impact. The motorbike driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan held five occupants but no reported injuries.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling straight ahead collided with a parked sedan on Grand Street. The motorbike hit the right side doors of the sedan, causing injury to the motorbike driver, a 31-year-old male, who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was occupied by five people but none were reported injured. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the motorbike driver failed to navigate the lane properly. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 22 - Two sedans collided on Broadway near Leonard Street. One driver, going straight, hit a stopped car. He suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Broadway at Leonard Street in Brooklyn. One sedan was stopped in traffic. The other, traveling east, struck the stopped car. The moving driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. Both drivers held New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are named. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19