Paint Won’t Save Lives—Brooklyn Bleeds While City Stalls

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 2025-06-18

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 2025-06-18

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 2025-06-18

Steel tore flesh on Flushing Avenue. A dump truck veered too close, grinding a parked ambulance. Blood streaked the door. A 39-year-old man inside lost part of his arm. The truck did not yield. The city swallowed another limb.

A dump truck traveling east on Flushing Avenue near Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked ambulance, according to the police report. The report states both vehicles faced east when the dump truck 'scraped a parked ambulance.' Inside the ambulance, a 39-year-old man suffered an arm amputation. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver error. The narrative notes, 'Steel shrieked. A 39-year-old man inside lost part of his arm. Blood smeared the door.' The man was not wearing a seatbelt, but the report attributes the crash to the dump truck driver’s actions. No evidence in the report suggests the victim’s behavior contributed to the collision. The impact left one man permanently injured, underscoring the dangers posed by inattentive driving and large vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike turning right collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Reid Avenue. The bicyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

At approximately 1:00 PM on Reid Avenue, a collision occurred between a bicyclist traveling south and an e-bike making a right turn. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' by the e-bike operator. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow on his lower arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Brooklyn SUV driver made a right turn and struck an e-bike rider passing westbound on Lewis Avenue. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg contusions. According to the police report, failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

At 8:25 PM on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2018 Jeep SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound e-bike rider passing by, according to the police report. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old male, sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage, and the e-bike also had no reported damage. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling westbound. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A male pedestrian suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after being struck while crossing against the signal on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing a collision outside an intersection in Brooklyn’s 11206 zip code.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a male, was crossing against the signal when the collision happened. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the shoulder and upper arm, including whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, but the driver’s failure to comply with traffic control measures directly contributed to the incident. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 13-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a sedan traveling west on Fulton Street struck him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The impact was to the car’s left front bumper. The boy was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Fulton Street at 16:46 when a 2020 Buick sedan traveling west struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The boy sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The sedan had no reported damage. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, nor does it list any pedestrian contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The circumstances highlight the dangers posed when pedestrians emerge unexpectedly from behind parked vehicles, creating blind spots for drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Metal shrieked at Ralph and Gates. Two cars collided head-on. A 20-year-old driver, belted in, suffered head trauma and crushing pain. The cause: driver inattention. The street fell silent in the aftermath.

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at the corner of Ralph Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn just before midnight, according to the police report. The report states that a 20-year-old male driver, secured by a lap belt and harness, remained conscious but sustained head trauma and crush injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, with damage concentrated at the front ends. The narrative describes the moment: 'Metal screamed. A 20-year-old driver, belted in, stayed conscious through head trauma and crushing pain. The cause: inattention.' No other contributing factors are cited. The report makes clear that driver distraction led directly to the violent collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a bus on Throop Avenue. The bus showed no damage. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling north on Throop Avenue collided with the rear center of a 2011 bus also heading north. The bus sustained no damage, but the SUV’s front passenger, a 38-year-old woman wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The report identifies the SUV driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the bus. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver licensed in Washington and the bus driver licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact caused injury to the SUV passenger but no ejection occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 11-year-old girl riding a bike was struck by a northbound sedan on Bainbridge Street. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting ongoing dangers for young cyclists.

According to the police report, at 21:21 on Bainbridge Street in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan driven by a licensed female driver collided with an 11-year-old female bicyclist also traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but still caused significant injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users, especially children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A woman riding east on Gates Avenue struck a defective patch of road. Her bike stopped cold. She flew forward, her helmet cracking on impact. Blood pooled as she lay incoherent. The street’s broken surface drew its price.

A 38-year-old woman riding a bicycle eastbound on Gates Avenue was severely injured when defective pavement caused her to crash, according to the police report. The report describes how 'the road gave way,' halting her bike and sending her headfirst to the ground. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was described as incoherent at the scene. The police report identifies 'Pavement Defective' as the sole contributing factor in the crash. The narrative notes her helmet cracked on impact, but no victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed by hazardous street conditions to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Tesla SUV and a Lexus sedan collided on Fulton Street at 5:30 p.m. The SUV was parked while the sedan was passing. A 20-year-old male passenger suffered a back contusion. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street at 17:30. A 2023 Tesla SUV was parked when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a 2007 Lexus sedan traveling west and passing. The sedan's right front quarter panel was the point of impact. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The injured party was a 20-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV, who sustained a back contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle driver suffered neck injuries and shock after passing too closely to a box truck on Broadway. The crash caused pain and nausea but no vehicle damage. The truck driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Broadway near Van Buren Street. The collision involved a 2023 motorcycle traveling northeast and a 2022 box truck traveling northwest. The contributing factor cited was "Passing Too Closely," indicating the motorcycle driver’s unsafe proximity to the truck. The motorcycle driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, reporting complaints of pain and nausea. He was not ejected but was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, sustained no damage and had two occupants. The report lists no damage to either vehicle and no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing maneuvers and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 74-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after being hit by an eastbound SUV on Fulton Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at an intersection when the vehicle's right front bumper struck her, causing pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Fulton Street at 11:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. While the report notes the pedestrian crossed against the signal, no driver contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers present at intersections where pedestrian signals are disregarded, but the report does not assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 71-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound e-bike on Throop Avenue. The impact fractured her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:15 PM. A 71-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a northbound e-bike. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain attention. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 33-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Hancock Street in Brooklyn struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near Ralph Avenue at 9:57 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted her with the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and from South Carolina. The collision highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided at Halsey Street and Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, women aged 55, suffered upper arm and head injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:59 AM on Halsey Street near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided with impact to the center front end and right front quarter panel respectively. Both drivers, women aged 55, were injured; one suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, the other head injuries. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash resulted in whiplash complaints from both occupants. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends, consistent with a collision involving failure to obey traffic controls and excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW sedan struck a parked Ford sedan on Delmonico Place, injuring the BMW driver. The impact damaged the right front quarter panel of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving vehicle. The driver suffered a concussion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 14:12 on Delmonico Place, a BMW sedan traveling south collided with a parked Ford sedan. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the BMW. The BMW driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured and suffered a concussion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical condition affecting the driver's control. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights the danger posed when driver health issues interfere with vehicle control, resulting in crashes involving stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV making a right turn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Dodworth Street at 17:07. The pedestrian was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed when drivers fail to obey traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18