Blood in the Crosswalk: Policy Kills, Leaders Duck, Victims Pay

Two sedans crashed on Broadway in Brooklyn late at night. One driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed. Both vehicles hit on the left front quarter panel. One driver was unlicensed and going straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway near Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:21 p.m. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound, striking the other vehicle's left front bumper. The other sedan was stopped in traffic, northbound, and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. Both vehicles were occupied by two people each. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol impairment, distraction, and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided near 1380 Broadway in Brooklyn. The unlicensed driver was heading south, striking a stopped northbound sedan. The licensed driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles damaged on left front panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 1380 Broadway in Brooklyn. One driver was licensed and stopped in traffic, while the other was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The licensed driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The unlicensed status of the southbound driver and alcohol involvement were key driver errors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Broadway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, traveling north, showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the bike. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing Reid Avenue with the signal. The vehicle made a right turn and struck her with its front center. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Reid Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her at the center front. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle showed no damage, and no contributing factors were listed for the pedestrian. The report does not specify driver errors explicitly, but the collision occurred during the driver's right turn, indicating a failure to yield or lack of attention. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 59-year-old man was hit while crossing Van Buren Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its front center. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Van Buren Street and Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2005 Honda SUV making a left turn struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A southbound SUV was struck on its left side by an eastbound sedan passing nearby. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2020 Hyundai SUV traveling south on Patchen Avenue was hit on its left side doors by a BMW sedan passing eastbound. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan's driver details and license status were not provided. The collision caused damage to the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrian involvement or victim fault is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 33-year-old man driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck the left side of his vehicle on Madison Street. The driver suffered back injuries and shock. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Madison Street was struck on the left side doors by an SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The sedan was damaged on the left side doors, and the SUV sustained damage to the right front bumper. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the report. The crash involved two vehicles traveling southbound, with the sedan turning left and the SUV proceeding straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moped hit a 37-year-old woman pedestrian in Brooklyn. The rider disregarded traffic control and turned improperly. The pedestrian was off the roadway and suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The moped showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west in Brooklyn struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Turning Improperly." The moped was involved in a police pursuit before the crash and showed no vehicle damage after impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver held a permit license from New York. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan and a garbage truck collided while both making right turns on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and bruises. The crash involved improper turning and passing too closely. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn between a 2020 Toyota sedan and a 2014 Freightliner garbage truck. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash happened. The sedan's left front bumper struck the truck's right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northeast. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 30-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk at Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash left him in shock. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or other factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two passengers suffered whiplash in a rear-end collision on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan struck another from behind. Both injured were restrained. The crash was caused by following too closely. Injuries included back and full-body pain.

According to the police report, two passengers were injured in a rear-end collision on Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn. A 2023 sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a 2015 sedan also traveling west. The injured were a 52-year-old female in the left rear seat and a female infant in a child restraint in the middle rear seat. Both suffered whiplash, with injuries to the back and entire body respectively. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both passengers were restrained with a lap belt and child restraint. The crash caused center back-end damage to the struck vehicle and center front-end damage to the striking vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 30-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured after a sedan rear-ended him on Fulton Street. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was distracted and following too closely.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street involving a sedan and an e-bike, both traveling west. The 30-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan struck the e-bike from behind, damaging its center back end and the sedan's center front end. The report cites driver errors including inattention or distraction and following too closely by the sedan driver. The e-bike driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan ran the light at Marcus Garvey and Decatur. It struck a motorscooter broadside. The rider, 26, was thrown and killed. Head trauma. No helmet. Blood on the street. Dawn broke over shattered glass and silence.

A deadly crash unfolded at Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Decatur Street in Brooklyn. A sedan struck a 26-year-old motorscooter rider broadside. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. The report states, 'Signal ignored. Scooter crushed. Blood pooled as dawn crept over broken glass and silence.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause listed was the failure to obey traffic control. The motorscooter was demolished. The crash left one dead and a city street stained with loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 7-year-old boy on a bike collided with an e-scooter traveling the opposite direction. The boy suffered bruises and an arm injury. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Quincy Street in Brooklyn involving a 7-year-old bicyclist and an e-scooter. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the impact. The vehicles collided frontally, with damage to the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front bumper of the e-scooter. No other driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Nostrand Avenue. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors while making a left turn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction played a key role.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist riding eastbound on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV impacted the bike on its right side doors, ejecting the cyclist and causing abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious but injured and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience". Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist contributed to the crash through inattention. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Nostrand Avenue. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of impact. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 65-year-old man was hit while crossing Broadway at a marked crosswalk. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver's view was obstructed, worsening the crash.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at a marked crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2007 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the SUV's left front quarter panel. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Nostrand Avenue late at night. Both drivers suffered whiplash and head injuries. The SUV hit the sedan’s left front bumper. Police cited driver distraction and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV and a 2017 sedan collided on Nostrand Avenue at 11:30 p.m. Both drivers, aged 30 and 54, were injured but conscious. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper, damaging the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with disregard for traffic control, as contributing factors. Neither driver was ejected. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the SUV driver was licensed. The crash caused neck and head injuries, including whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The 63-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm injury. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Marcus Garvey Boulevard involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injury. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bicycle at the center front end, causing left front bumper damage to the bike and front end damage to the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 10-year-old girl was struck by a northbound sedan on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured her knee and lower leg. She was left in shock at the intersection. The driver continued straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lewis Avenue and Quincy Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and was in shock. The crash involved a 2022 Dodge sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. The pedestrian’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19