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

A taxi traveling west on Reid Avenue was struck from behind by a sedan also heading west. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No ejections occurred. Police report no listed driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended by a sedan on Reid Avenue. The taxi was traveling west, struck on the right rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment status was noted. The crash resulted in injury to the taxi driver only, with no mention of other victims or pedestrians involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed on MacDougal Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Both female drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. Shock and pain followed impact. Damage hit the SUV’s right doors and the sedan’s front center. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling west collided with a 2014 Lexus sedan heading south on MacDougal Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The SUV’s sole occupant, a 63-year-old female passenger, was also injured and in shock. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and licensed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. No pedestrians were involved, and no ejections occurred during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV traveling east struck a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred; the driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, an eastbound SUV collided with a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old male driver of the moving SUV sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike collided with impact on the bike’s left side. The cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Both drivers disregarded traffic control devices.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 62-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The bike was traveling north, and the sedan east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the bike’s left side doors and the sedan’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both parties. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and resulted in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 28-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion in a collision on Bedford Avenue. The SUV turned right into the path of a northbound sedan. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2018 Chevrolet SUV was making a right turn on Bedford Avenue when he collided with a 2019 Honda sedan traveling straight north. The SUV struck the sedan's left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV suffered a head contusion and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and improper turning as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles and resulted in injury to the SUV driver. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a westbound SUV while crossing Gates Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling west on Gates Avenue. The collision occurred at a marked crosswalk where the pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 34-year-old man working in the roadway on Fulton Street was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Fulton Street. The vehicle involved was a 2013 BMW SUV traveling east, entering a parked position at the time of the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The incident highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped rider was ejected after a sedan made an improper left turn on Throop Avenue. The rider suffered neck injuries and bruising. The sedan struck the moped’s front center with its rear center. Driver distraction and turning errors caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Throop Avenue made an improper left turn and collided with a moped going straight ahead. The moped driver, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and sustained neck injuries and contusions. The sedan’s point of impact was its center back end, hitting the moped’s center front end. Contributing factors include the sedan driver’s inattention and distraction, as well as turning improperly. The moped driver held a permit license. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in maneuvering and focus as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver distraction and limited view contributed.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Park Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2007 Honda sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and a limited or obstructed view as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on on Gates Avenue. Both drivers were men, traveling east. One driver suffered a neck injury and bruising. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Gates Avenue, both traveling east. The impact was between the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. One driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a neck contusion and bruising but remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused damage to the front of one sedan and the rear of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue. The pickup truck made a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and shock. The driver showed inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a pickup truck making a right turn on Nostrand Avenue struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was in shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to the right front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. A 59-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. Impact hit the left front quarter panel of the sedan and right front quarter panel of the SUV.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saratoga Avenue involving a 2021 SUV and a 2010 sedan. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was male and licensed. Both drivers were found to have contributing factors of driver inattention and distraction. The SUV was traveling straight ahead while the sedan was starting from parking. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Jeep SUV struck a sedan from behind on Gates Avenue. The SUV driver and a child passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash stemmed from driver distraction. Damage centered on the SUV's rear end.

According to the police report, a 2012 Jeep SUV stopped in traffic on Gates Avenue was rear-ended by a sedan traveling north. The SUV carried two occupants: a 33-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old female passenger. Both sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash but remained conscious and were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV, causing damage there. No ejections occurred. The sedan's driver information is not provided. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. An SUV making a left turn struck him head-on. The rider suffered back injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured and ejected after being struck by a 2023 SUV making a left turn on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, failed to yield right-of-way, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider, unlicensed, was traveling straight when the collision occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the scooter. The rider suffered back injuries and was in shock. The report notes no safety equipment used by the rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 19-year-old woman was struck on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a BMW sedan hit her head-on. The pedestrian was unconscious with serious head injuries. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on Halsey Street struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Tompkins Avenue. The pedestrian suffered serious head injuries and was found unconscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals. The report does not list any helmet or signaling issues related to the pedestrian. Driver errors include alcohol involvement, which likely impaired the driver's ability to avoid the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A northbound sedan crashed into two parked vehicles on Bedford Avenue. The driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Alcohol involvement was noted. The impact damaged the right rear bumpers of the parked cars and the sedan’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with two parked vehicles. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan struck the right rear bumper of one parked car and the right rear quarter panel of an SUV, sustaining damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was incoherent at the scene. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed at New York Avenue and Herkimer Street. A 79-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. She lay broken in the crosswalk. The drivers failed to yield. The light was green. The right-of-way was hers.

A deadly crash unfolded at New York Avenue and Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. Two SUVs collided. According to the police report, a 79-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the vehicles struck her. She suffered fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states, “The light was green. The right-of-way was hers.” Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The drivers’ errors led to a fatal outcome for a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a collision with a pick-up truck on Willoughby Avenue. The truck’s left front bumper struck the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Willoughby Avenue collided with a northbound pick-up truck. The motorcycle rider, a 31-year-old male occupant riding without safety equipment, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck, driven by a licensed female driver, sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle rider was hanging on the outside of the vehicle before the collision and was injured in the impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped and sedan collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Both drivers were distracted. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and a moped traveling south collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan struck the moped on its left side doors, damaging the sedan's center front end and the moped's left front quarter panel. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck a vehicle making a left turn on Bedford Avenue. The female motorcyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The crash involved failure to yield and improper lane usage. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided head-on with a vehicle making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage by the motorcycle driver. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No information on helmet use or other safety equipment was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18