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

A sedan traveling east on MacDonough Street hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was speeding and distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling straight ahead on MacDonough Street in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian at the intersection with Patchen Avenue. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Jeep sped down Broadway. The woman stepped into the crosswalk, signal in her favor. Steel hit flesh. Her head struck the pavement. She died there, a life ended by a driver who failed to yield.

A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Broadway at Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a Jeep SUV traveling south did not stop. The vehicle struck her, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. The data shows no mention of helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers do not yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lee Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike and an SUV collided head-on while both traveled north. The cyclist suffered back contusions. Police cited defective brakes as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lee Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 19-year-old male bicyclist and a 2005 Jeep SUV. Both vehicles were traveling north when they collided front to back. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The report lists defective brakes as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the center back end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a 2004 SUV making a left turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2004 Lexus SUV making a left turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was traveling westbound, and the SUV was traveling eastbound before turning left. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist also faced passing too closely by the SUV. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the bike was damaged at its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 38-year-old man riding a moped was ejected after a collision on Fulton Street. The impact struck the left side doors of the moped. He suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling west on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle also heading west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the moped and the right side doors of the other vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver was ejected from the moped and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, along with abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the side doors on both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the right side of a parked box truck. The rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck showed no damage. Passenger distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on Nostrand Avenue collided with the right side of a parked box truck. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The box truck, occupied by two males including a driver with a permit license, sustained no damage. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 11:13 p.m. in Brooklyn’s 11216 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 70-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and abrasions in a crash on Throop Avenue. The sedan struck the SUV’s left side doors. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. The passenger was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Throop Avenue involving a sedan traveling west and an SUV heading north. The sedan impacted the left side doors of the SUV. A 70-year-old female front-seat passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck trauma and abrasions. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as traffic control disregarded and driver inattention or distraction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. The SUV’s front center end and the sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The injured passenger was in shock but survived the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 52-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries in a late-night crash. An unlicensed, inexperienced SUV driver struck a slowing sedan from behind. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt, was conscious but whiplashed. Driver distraction contributed to the impact.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver of a 2016 SUV traveling east on Jefferson Avenue rear-ended a slowing 2015 sedan also heading east. The collision caused center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the sedan. A 52-year-old male occupant in the left rear seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s lack of a valid license and failure to maintain attention led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck an e-scooter stopped in traffic on Fulton Street. The e-scooter passenger, a 24-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The driver passed too closely, causing the collision and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with an e-scooter stopped in traffic. The impact occurred at the center back end of the e-scooter, injuring its lone passenger, a 24-year-old man. He was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was going straight ahead and struck the e-scooter's right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted. The passenger was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning left struck a 19-year-old bicyclist traveling east on Broadway. The cyclist suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Police cited the driver for failure to yield right-of-way. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan making a left turn collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Broadway. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the cyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and involved the bike's other point of impact. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A northbound SUV hit a bicyclist on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The impact was on the SUV’s left rear bumper and the bike’s front center. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2008 Lincoln SUV struck him on Bedford Avenue. The SUV and bike were both traveling north, going straight ahead. The collision occurred at the SUV’s left rear bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 56-year-old man was struck while crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash left him in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ralph Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and no safety equipment or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making right turns when the collision occurred. One driver suffered bruises and an arm injury. The crash involved driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage to quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making right turns when the crash happened. The driver of the Florida-registered Honda sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicles sustained damage to their left front and right rear quarter panels respectively. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 89-year-old woman crossing Jefferson Avenue was struck by a sedan backing west. The impact hit her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, an 89-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was backing west when it struck the pedestrian on her knee and lower leg. The vehicle's point of impact was the left rear bumper, and no damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 89-year-old man crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal was hit by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was left in shock. No visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, an 89-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. The vehicle, a 2021 NIU traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. There were no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 64-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a 2017 Ford SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on De Kalb Avenue was struck by a 2017 Ford SUV making a left turn. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bus turning left struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound sedan on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered neck abrasions but was conscious and restrained. The bus carried six occupants with no reported injuries.

According to the police report, a 2011 bus was making a left turn on Howard Avenue when it collided with a 2013 BMW sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus had six occupants and sustained damage to its center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for the sedan driver. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck a sedan on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard collided with a sedan that was starting from a parking position. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. Neither vehicle showed damage despite the impact occurring at the front bumpers. The motorcycle driver’s injuries were classified as moderate, with no other persons reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 47-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on Bedford Avenue while approaching a stopped school bus. She suffered a head injury and shock. The e-bike showed no damage. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an e-bike traveling east on Bedford Avenue struck her as she was going to or from a stopped school bus. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was in shock. The e-bike sustained no damage. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian was at an intersection and did not have any visible complaints at the scene. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding and inexperienced e-bike operators in areas where pedestrians gather.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

On Tompkins Avenue, metal slammed metal. An SUV and a moped turned left, both southbound. The moped rider flew from his seat. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, pain sharp, pavement cold.

A crash on Tompkins Avenue near Pulaski Street in Brooklyn left a 46-year-old moped rider injured. According to the police report, both a station wagon/SUV and a moped were making left turns southbound when they collided. The impact threw the moped rider from his vehicle, causing severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was conscious at the scene, blood darkening the pavement beneath him. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel; the moped was struck at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18