Brooklyn Bleeds While City Stalls: Lower the Speed, Save a Life

Two women suffered back injuries and shock in a Brooklyn crash involving two SUVs. The collision struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Unsafe speed was cited as the driver error causing the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 663 Putnam Avenue at 8:37 PM. Two SUVs collided, with impact on the left side doors of a 2019 Volkswagen SUV and the right front bumper of a 2010 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Volkswagen, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt. She was cited for unsafe speed, which is listed as the contributing factor to the crash. A 35-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle also suffered back injuries and shock. The report highlights unsafe speed as the sole driver error, with no contributing victim behaviors noted. Both occupants were not ejected and experienced injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted moped driver hit a 37-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue outside a crosswalk. She suffered severe whole-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. The slippery pavement worsened conditions as the driver failed to maintain attention, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Greene Avenue struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions contributed to the incident. The moped was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. No damage was reported to the moped. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the pedestrian’s severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted sedan driver hit a bicyclist traveling south on Broadway. The cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and bruising but remained conscious. The sedan was parked before impact, damaging its left side doors. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Broadway near Ellery Street in Brooklyn when it struck a bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions but was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, indicating the point of impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of their vehicle. The sedan had one occupant and was registered in Pennsylvania. The crash occurred at 11:35 a.m. Driver distraction led to the failure to avoid the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by inattentive vehicle operators in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan executing an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling east on Flushing Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s error caused the collision, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:28 on Flushing Avenue. A sedan traveling west was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the driver of the sedan. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but was injured. The bike showed no damage, and the sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle during the improper turn. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a Fly e-bike crashed into a stopped SUV on Chauncey Street. He flew from the saddle, pelvis shattered, awake on the asphalt. The report cites following too closely and inexperience. No helmet. No license. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man operating a Fly e-bike eastbound on Chauncey Street near 155th in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stationary SUV at 10:10 a.m. The e-bike rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered severe crush injuries to his pelvis. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors in the crash. The SUV, driven by a licensed woman, was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The e-bike's center front end crumpled on impact with the SUV's right rear bumper. The police narrative describes the rider as conscious but immobilized on the asphalt, staring at the sky. The report makes no mention of any error by the SUV driver, focusing instead on the e-bike operator's actions and lack of protective equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and motorcycle collided on Chauncey Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries. Police cite aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before impact, highlighting driver errors in a confined space.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:03 on Chauncey Street, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2016 sedan driven by a 68-year-old licensed female driver and a 2024 motorcycle with an unlicensed male driver. Both vehicles were parked prior to the crash. The sedan driver sustained chest contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The motorcycle's driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic risk. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the motorcycle's left front bumper. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores driver errors, particularly aggressive driving, as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old motorscooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper right turn. The SUV driver was distracted, striking the scooter on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter rider was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:58 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old male motorscooter driver, wearing a helmet, was injured in a collision with a 2024 SUV. The SUV was making a right turn when it struck the scooter, impacting the right front bumper. The SUV driver was licensed but cited for 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The scooter sustained no damage, but the rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to execute a proper turn and maintain attention, directly leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a sedan on Lafayette Avenue. The e-bike driver was partially ejected. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on Lafayette Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 9-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained a back injury and concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the e-bike rider. The e-bike was traveling south, and the sedan was traveling east, both going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan's left front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and female, while the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and inexperience, particularly involving vulnerable young e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on De Kalb Avenue struck a bicyclist also heading west. The sedan's left side doors took the impact. The bike rider suffered injuries. Police cited improper lane usage by the sedan as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on De Kalb Avenue involving a 2018 Ford sedan and a bicycle, both traveling west. The sedan was impacted on its left side doors, indicating a side collision with the bike. The bicyclist, a female with a learner's permit, was injured but the report does not list any contributing factors related to her behavior. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old male, sustained a contusion to his lower leg and foot but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the part of the sedan operator. No other contributing factors were specified. The bike sustained no vehicle damage, emphasizing the vulnerability of the rider in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely struck a bus stopped in traffic on Herkimer Street, Brooklyn. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The bus sustained no damage. The crash exposed risks from unsafe vehicle maneuvers in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:23 on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. A 2024 Nissan sedan, traveling east and stopped in traffic, backed unsafely and collided with a stationary bus. The bus, a 2006 IC model, sustained no damage. The sedan's front center end was damaged. Three occupants in the sedan—a female driver and two male passengers aged 30 and 33—were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The police report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus driver was licensed and uninjured. This crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in congested urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of an SUV turning left on Lafayette Avenue. The motorcyclist, partially ejected and wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Lafayette Avenue collided with a 2022 Ford SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors, sustaining damage there. The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the motorcyclist also noted for driver inexperience. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east with two occupants. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old pedestrian suffered full-body abrasions and shock after a collision with a northbound bike on Broadway. The child was not in the roadway but confused, causing the crash. The bike showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a northbound bike traveling straight ahead on Broadway struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway but exhibited confusion, classified as a pedestrian error. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was in shock, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The bike showed no damage, indicating the vulnerability of the pedestrian in the collision. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, with no driver errors explicitly cited. The pedestrian's confusion was a key factor, but the report does not assign fault to the victim. The incident occurred at 1:20 AM, emphasizing the risks faced by pedestrians near bike traffic on Broadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound motorscooter on Marion Street in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on Marion Street in Brooklyn. A 2016 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound 2022 Gusit motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, a 28-year-old unlicensed male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the motorscooter's center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the left turn maneuver. There are no contributing factors noted related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a vehicle rear-ended him on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to maintain a safe distance, striking the cyclist’s center back end. The cyclist suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was stopped in traffic when a vehicle traveling north behind him struck the center back end of his bike. The contributing factor cited was the driver’s failure to maintain a safe following distance, described as "Following Too Closely." The impact ejected the bicyclist, causing chest abrasions and an injury severity rated at level 3. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The vehicle involved, a 2020 Cadillac SUV, showed no damage despite the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions caused by driver inattention or misjudgment of stopping distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions after a collision with a sedan on Greene Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The moped sustained no damage despite the impact to its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Greene Avenue involving a 2023 Zhilo moped and a sedan, both traveling east. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped was impacted on its left front quarter panel but showed no damage. The sedan struck the moped on its right front quarter panel. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The moped driver remained conscious despite the injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions after colliding with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The bike struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel while traveling west. The driver of the bike was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:03 near 671 Halsey Street in Brooklyn. A female bicyclist, age 28, traveling west on her bike, collided with a parked 2019 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the bike. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to her face, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors from either party, and no pedestrian or victim behaviors were cited as contributing. The collision highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles obstructing travel paths for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van driver distracted by inattention struck a moped rider traveling west on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and ejected from the vehicle, suffered head injuries and abrasions. The van showed no damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at noon on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The van driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position when he collided with a westbound moped. The moped driver, a 46-year-old unlicensed female occupant, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the van driver. The van's right front quarter panel made contact with the moped's left front bumper, which sustained damage while the van showed none. The moped driver was conscious but injured, with no mention of contributing victim behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and the severe consequences for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered serious leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck her at the intersection as she crossed with the signal, leaving her in shock and internal pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Park Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Tompkins Avenue at 7:55 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing injury to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was reported in shock and complained of internal pain. The contributing factor cited in the report is the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound e-bike on Marcy Avenue. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered full-body injuries and shock. Limited visibility contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:52 on Marcy Avenue when a northbound Station Wagon/SUV was going straight ahead and an e-bike was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured with full-body trauma and was in shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both parties, indicating limited visibility played a critical role. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, but the limited view during the maneuver led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on on Park Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger suffered bruises and contusions. The crash left one driver with knee and foot injuries, another with neck trauma. Driver distraction caused the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:32 AM on Park Avenue involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 33-year-old female, sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with contusions. A 24-year-old male passenger in the northbound sedan suffered neck injuries and bruising. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the front and right side of the vehicles, underscoring the dangers of distracted driving in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15