Blood on the Asphalt, Silence from City Hall

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused head injuries to the 32-year-old female cyclist. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 on Atlantic Avenue near Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma but remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling northwest and was passing when it collided with the bicyclist. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no helmet listed as contributing factor. The collision’s cause centers on the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and yield, highlighting systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg abrasion. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Greene Avenue and Grand Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:07 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck him at the center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and lower arm injuries on Jay Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a single bike traveling northbound, impacting at the center front end. The rider wore a helmet but suffered serious injury.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female bicyclist riding northbound on Jay Street in Brooklyn was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash occurred at 8:57 AM and involved a single bicycle with damage to the center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The focus remains on the serious injury and ejection of the bicyclist despite helmet use, highlighting the dangers faced by vulnerable road users even in single-vehicle incidents.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after colliding head-on with an SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash, caused by driver inexperience and following too closely, left the rider in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:35 on 4 Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2024 moped and a 2018 Nissan SUV. The moped driver, a 30-year-old female, was unlicensed and traveling southbound when the crash happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining injuries to her entire body and was found in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver’s license status was not reported. No pedestrian or cyclist victim behavior was listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and exhibited aggressive driving, causing the pedestrian to fall into shock with complaints of pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Lexus sedan. This incident highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and aggressive behavior, as central causes of harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Multiple occupants suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Drivers and passengers were conscious but injured, highlighting dangerous driver errors in city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:08 AM on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans, one traveling east and the other initially parked. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The impact points were the center front ends of both vehicles. Five occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers, all conscious but suffering whiplash and injuries to the neck or entire body. None were ejected from their vehicles. The injured included a 42-year-old female driver and a 24-year-old male driver, along with passengers aged 45, 53, and 55. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided at Sands Street in Brooklyn. One rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, resulting in a forceful front-end impact between the bikes traveling opposite directions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 PM near 167 Sands Street in Brooklyn. Two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions collided: one was going west straight ahead, the other making a U-turn eastbound. The impact was at the center front end of one bike and the left front bumper of the other. The injured bicyclist, a 35-year-old female wearing a helmet, suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot with minor bleeding and was not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted operators even among vulnerable road users on bicycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was riding southbound and struck the sedan’s front end. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision, leaving the rider in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:03 on Flushing Avenue near Navy Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling northbound was making a right turn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was riding without safety equipment and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was operating the vehicle while making the right turn. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision resulted from the turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not ejected but was left in shock. There were no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding explicitly cited, but the turning action directly caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The victim was restrained by a lap belt but still injured in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 on Tillary Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was caused by 'Following Too Closely,' a driver error explicitly cited as the contributing factor. The first vehicle, a 2023 Audi sedan, struck the rear center of a 2015 Toyota sedan. The front passenger in the Toyota, a 69-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights the driver error of following too closely as the primary cause of the crash, focusing on the systemic danger posed by insufficient vehicle spacing. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:55 PM on Bond Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2022 SUV, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old female, was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as contributing to the crash, focusing responsibility on the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped from behind on Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:59 PM on Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn. A sedan and a moped were both traveling northbound when the sedan collided with the moped’s right rear bumper. The moped driver, a 42-year-old man, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies the sedan driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," listed twice as contributing factors, indicating failure to maintain a safe distance. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The point of impact on the sedan was the center back end, confirming a rear-end collision. This crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the systemic risk it poses to vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered head injuries after colliding with two parked vehicles on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the front and left sides of the vehicles. The driver was conscious but sustained a contusion and bruising to the head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:30 a.m. A 29-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle struck two parked sedans. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision led to the crash. The sedan's center front end and left front bumper impacted the parked vehicles, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of one parked car as well. The driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruise but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider was violently ejected after a collision with an SUV on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered severe lower leg injuries. Police cite the SUV driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9:30 AM on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn involving an SUV and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The SUV, a 2018 RAM traveling south, struck the e-scooter on its right side doors while the e-scooter was traveling west. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a bicyclist traveling east on Bergen Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The crash exposed driver errors including traffic control disregard and inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. An 85-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was injured when a bicyclist traveling east struck him at the center front end of the bike. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the bicyclist's failure to obey traffic control devices and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. This incident highlights critical driver errors, specifically disregarding traffic controls and lack of attention, which led to serious harm to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old unlicensed moped driver and a 15-year-old passenger were ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The moped struck an SUV’s left front quarter panel while passing at unsafe speed. Both teens suffered bruises and limb injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:54 near 176 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, driven by a 14-year-old male without a license, was traveling west and attempting to pass when it collided with a southwest-bound SUV making a left turn. The moped driver was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, while the 15-year-old passenger, riding outside the vehicle, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the moped driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally. The impact point was the moped’s center front end and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. Both injured occupants were conscious but bruised. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a Brooklyn intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s errors caused the impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as a severe injury. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper passing by the e-scooter. The rider suffered upper arm abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 18:25. A female e-scooter driver, aged 50, was injured and ejected from her vehicle after colliding with a sedan traveling east. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the e-scooter was passing improperly. The e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The sedan, also driven by a licensed female driver, sustained no damage and was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior beyond the improper passing by the e-scooter driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on a ZHILONG e-scooter was hurled mid-turn at Lafayette and Carlton. His face split open, blood pooled on the street. Disoriented, he spoke in fragments. The city’s traffic pressed on, indifferent to the violence.

A 24-year-old man suffered severe facial injuries after being thrown from his ZHILONG e-scooter while making a left turn at the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Carlton Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 13:14. The report describes the rider as 'incoherent,' with 'severe bleeding' and no helmet. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative states the man was 'thrown from his ZHILONG e-scooter mid-turn,' resulting in his 'face split open' and 'blood on the pavement.' No other vehicles were involved. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the key error leading to the crash. The absence of safety equipment is noted only after the driver’s inattention. The street remained active as the injured rider struggled to speak, underscoring the relentless pace of city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided late at night on Hudson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before impact. A 56-year-old female occupant suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused damage to the right rear and right front quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on Hudson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both involved vehicles were sedans, one registered in New York and the other in North Carolina. Both vehicles were parked before the collision, with impact occurring on the right rear quarter panel of the New York-registered vehicle and the right front bumper of the North Carolina-registered vehicle. A 56-year-old female occupant was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head contusion in a Brooklyn crash. The collision occurred at Atlantic Avenue, involving driver inattention and rider confusion. The rider was conscious but injured, with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected during a crash at 620 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 6:00 PM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The rider, who was the driver of the e-bike traveling east and going straight ahead, suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly notes the rider was not wearing any safety equipment. This collision highlights driver inattention as a critical factor, combined with confusion on the part of the bicyclist, resulting in a violent impact that ejected the rider and caused significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15