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

A 76-year-old driver suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck the rear of a parked vehicle on Throop Avenue. The crash caused whiplash and left the driver conscious but injured. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Throop Avenue when a 2022 SUV traveling north rear-ended a parked vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the SUV. The sole occupant, a 76-year-old male driver, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, resulting in injury even without ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bicyclist was injured after an SUV struck him on Myrtle Avenue. The cyclist suffered head injuries and was partially ejected. Police cite improper lane usage by the SUV driver as the cause. The victim was unhelmeted and incoherent after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue at 15:25 involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV was parked before the crash and struck the bicyclist on the left side doors, causing center front end damage to the bike. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and was incoherent after the collision, but no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the SUV driver's improper lane usage leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A northbound SUV hit a 9-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The girl suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle's right front bumper took the impact, revealing a failure to avoid the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 1999 SUV traveling north on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and bruising to the girl's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and sustained injury severity level 3. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision with a pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk indicates a failure to yield or properly observe the pedestrian. No driver errors such as speeding or impairment were noted, and the pedestrian's actions were unspecified as contributing factors. The incident underscores the danger posed by vehicles failing to detect or yield to pedestrians outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 34-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked SUV on Franklin Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s front and the SUV’s left side doors. Driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the cyclist with a bruised hip and upper leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Franklin Avenue involving a 2022 Toyota SUV and a helmeted 34-year-old female bicyclist. The SUV was parked when the collision happened, with impact on its left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling south and going straight ahead, was struck at the bike’s center front end and ejected from her vehicle. She sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old man crossing Bedford Avenue outside a crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling west. The impact caused upper arm and shoulder injuries, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain. The collision exposed dangers of driver vigilance on busy Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, at 10:39 AM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk' but does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian. No explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding are cited in the report, but the collision occurred due to the vehicle striking a pedestrian outside a designated crossing area. The vehicle was going straight ahead with one occupant. This incident highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block on busy Brooklyn avenues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 8-year-old boy was injured crossing Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck him with its front center while traveling north. The child suffered back contusions and was left in shock. The crash occurred off intersection, without a crossing signal.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:09. The child was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was in shock, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The absence of detailed vehicle type and driver information limits identification of specific driver errors, but the collision’s nature highlights the dangers posed to pedestrians crossing outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 15-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a sedan struck him on Gates Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected but sustained injuries to the head. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue at 16:43 involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 15-year-old male, was injured with head abrasions and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was traveling west, attempting to avoid an object in the roadway, while the sedan was going straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The sedan sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A one-year-old girl suffered back contusions after being struck by a sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street, Brooklyn. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The toddler was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The child sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, occupied by three people and driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the incident. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The toddler's actions in the roadway were categorized as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no further details or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A distracted driver traveling north on Bedford Avenue crashed the left front quarter panel of his SUV into the front center of an eastbound taxi. Both the driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Airbags deployed in the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Bedford Avenue when a 21-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead northbound. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The SUV's left front quarter panel struck the center front end of an eastbound 2019 taxi. The SUV carried two occupants: the driver and a 22-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious but sustained injuries to their entire bodies, including whiplash. Airbags deployed in the SUV. The report highlights driver error—specifically inattention and unsafe speed—as the contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a violent collision, striking the moped head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on Broadway near Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, with the contributing factors listed as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped rider, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the rider was traveling straight north when the SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The police report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim. The rider was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians suffered severe lower leg fractures and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was making a left turn traveling east on Saratoga Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 1-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians at the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. Both victims were found in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 36-year-old man was injured crossing Lafayette Avenue against the signal when an eastbound SUV struck him head-on. The impact caused facial contusions and left the pedestrian semiconscious at the intersection in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn around 10:36 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2021 SUV traveling eastbound struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The collision caused facial contusions and left the pedestrian semiconscious. The report notes the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The SUV driver was alone, traveling straight ahead, and the vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the dangers at intersections involving pedestrians and large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn collided with a westbound e-bike rider on Halsey Street. The 33-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash highlights driver inattention and the vulnerability of cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:47 on Halsey Street involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling east, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the e-bike's right front bumper, with damage to the bike's right side doors but no damage to the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The data shows no contributing factors attributed to the victim, focusing on the driver's failure to maintain attention during a left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped and an SUV collided head-on on Tompkins Avenue. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. The moped driver suffered an elbow abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Tompkins Avenue at 19:50 involving a moped and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling south. The moped driver, a 41-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers and notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for the moped driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The SUV had four occupants, and its driver was licensed. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and improper lane use, as the primary causes of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A northbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Throop Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 8:35 AM on Throop Avenue, a 2022 Nissan SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2016 Honda sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV striking the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' a contributing factor listed twice in the report. The sedan’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report emphasizes driver error—specifically the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe following distance—as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan slammed into a southbound e-scooter on Tompkins Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement, blood pooling beneath him. Driver inattention ruled the night. Sirens came late. The street bore witness to another wound.

According to the police report, a sedan struck a southbound e-scooter near Tompkins Avenue and Halsey Street in Brooklyn at 11:56 p.m. The e-scooter rider, a 34-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the left rear quarter panel, while the e-scooter was hit at the center front end. The rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The narrative describes the rider flying headfirst onto the pavement, blood pooling on the street, and the driver remaining silent. The incident underscores the deadly consequences of driver inattention for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle traveling north struck a southbound sedan making a left turn on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 60-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Alcohol involvement and unspecified factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:43 p.m. on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling northbound collided with a southbound sedan that was making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 60-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' contributing factor related to the motorcycle driver. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the motorcycle's center front end was damaged. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver errors involving alcohol and unspecified factors leading to a violent collision and severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18