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

A GMC SUV and a Kia sedan crashed head-on and side-on at Macdonough Street. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Macdonough Street involving a GMC SUV traveling south and a Kia sedan traveling west. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the sedan was damaged on the right side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 23-year-old moped driver was injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The moped driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries but was conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver traveling northeast was struck by a 2022 SUV making a left turn northbound on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the moped’s right front quarter panel. The moped driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed female from Georgia, was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no listed safety equipment. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 72-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left bumpers. The driver was in shock and complained of pain.

According to the police report, a 2020 Nissan SUV was parked on Stuyvesant Avenue when it was struck on the left rear bumper by a 2005 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 72-year-old female, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver of the parked vehicle but does not specify driver errors for the moving vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist on Broadway. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted. Both vehicles were traveling south and collided front to front. The bicyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2014 Chevrolet sedan on Broadway. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling south when they collided front to front. The bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and going straight ahead before impact. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 40-year-old man driving a sedan on Monroe Street suffered neck injuries. The vehicle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Monroe Street collided with an object impacting the left front quarter panel. The driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel. No ejection occurred, and the driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions rather than driver misconduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 21-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved disregard for traffic control and failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Marcy Avenue was injured after being ejected in a collision. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist suffered head injuries and was not wearing a helmet. The crash involved another vehicle traveling north, which struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. No damage was reported to the vehicles. The bicyclist was in shock but had no visible complaints at the scene. The report highlights driver errors related to traffic control and yielding, with no fault attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 23-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider turned left on Reid Avenue and struck a southbound sedan. The impact hit the bike’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male riding an e-bike was making a left turn on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with a southbound sedan traveling straight. The e-bike driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. Contributing factors are unspecified, but the unlicensed status of the e-bike driver is documented. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. No helmet or signaling factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A box truck turning right struck a stopped sedan on Nostrand Avenue. The sedan’s 68-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The truck driver showed signs of inattention. Both vehicles sustained front-side damage.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Nostrand Avenue made a right turn and collided with a southbound sedan stopped in traffic. The sedan was driven by a 68-year-old woman who was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor for the crash. The box truck sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. No other injuries or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle traveling north on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lewis Avenue rear-ended another vehicle going straight ahead. The impact was at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. A 37-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 32-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a BMW sedan on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue involving a 2019 BMW sedan and a 32-year-old female e-scooter rider. The e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining full-body trauma and shock. The sedan was traveling west, and the e-scooter south, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the crash. No damage was reported on the sedan, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike going straight on Bedford Avenue. The e-bike driver and passenger were ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. The sedan driver was unlicensed and driving aggressively at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast made a right turn and collided head-on with an e-bike traveling north on Bedford Avenue. The e-bike carried two males, ages 29 and 21, both ejected from the vehicle. Both suffered contusions and injuries to their arms and legs. The sedan driver was unlicensed and driving with unsafe speed and aggressive road rage. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the sedan driver. The e-bike driver and passenger were injured but no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles and serious injuries to the vulnerable e-bike occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Night on Bedford Avenue. An SUV’s bumper slams a cyclist. The man flies, arm torn, blood pooling. He lies conscious, hand shattered, pain sharp under streetlights. The driver, distracted, keeps the engine running. Metal and flesh meet. The street remembers.

A 28-year-old cyclist was struck by a northbound SUV on Bedford Avenue at 10:30 p.m. The impact threw him from his bike. He suffered severe bleeding and a shattered hand and arm but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the cyclist, who was ejected. No other contributing factors are noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist injured and bleeding on the pavement, while the SUV showed damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. A 42-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved unsafe lane changing. Both vehicles struck each other’s bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The crash involved a 42-year-old female driver who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor to the crash. One SUV struck the left rear bumper of the other, which hit the right front bumper in return. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southbound. The injured party was an occupant and driver of one of the vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 26-year-old on a minibike crashed into a bus on Halsey Street. Brakes failed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The night was tense. The street was silent. Danger lingered at the corner.

A 26-year-old man riding a minibike struck the rear of a bus at the corner of Halsey Street and Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the minibike's brakes were defective. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was bleeding heavily but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “Brakes failed. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement.” The only contributing factor listed is 'Brakes Defective.' The report also notes that the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the mechanical failure. No injuries were reported for the bus occupants. The crash left the street in a hush, underscoring the peril faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moped and an SUV collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver and passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The passenger fractured a limb. The SUV was turning left; the moped was going straight. Driver errors caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Myrtle Avenue collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The moped carried two occupants: an 18-year-old female passenger and a 35-year-old male driver. Both were injured, with the passenger sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, and the driver suffering abrasions. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the moped operator. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time of impact. Neither occupant was ejected or wearing safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front center of the moped and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Ford SUV struck a Revel sedan from behind on Myrtle Avenue. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and injured with bruises to his arm. Both drivers were distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on Myrtle Avenue rear-ended a Revel sedan making a U-turn in the same direction. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan at its center back end. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The sedan driver was conscious but injured. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Ford SUV made an improper U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. It struck a westbound motorcycle on its right front bumper. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and distracted, suffered a shoulder injury. The SUV driver was inattentive and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured when a Ford SUV made an improper U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with the motorcycle. The motorcycle was traveling westbound, and the SUV was turning eastbound. The motorcycle driver sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the SUV driver, and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" for the motorcycle driver. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No safety equipment was noted. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 28-year-old woman on an e-scooter collided with a parked sedan on Putnam Avenue. She was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The crash involved confusion and passing too closely. The sedan remained undamaged.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling south on Putnam Avenue collided with a parked 2007 Toyota sedan. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan was undamaged and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Tompkins Avenue. The sedan’s female driver, 47, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV had no occupants at impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 Hyundai sedan traveling south on Tompkins Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2019 Honda SUV. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the contributing factor of 'Lost Consciousness.' The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the sedan struck the rear of the stationary SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a 43-year-old male bicyclist on Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Both drivers were distracted. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Greene Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist at Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan was damaged on the left rear quarter panel, and the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist's own confusion or error was also noted as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19