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

A taxi made a left turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage riders were ejected and suffered bruises over their entire bodies. Both were conscious but seriously injured. Driver inexperience and failure to yield were factors.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on Flushing Avenue made a left turn and collided with an eastbound e-scooter carrying two teenage males, ages 17 and 15. Both e-scooter riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained contusions and bruises over their entire bodies. The 17-year-old driver wore a helmet; the 15-year-old passenger did not. The report lists driver inexperience for both the e-scooter and taxi drivers, and failure to yield right-of-way by the passenger's contributing factors. The taxi's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the e-scooter was hit at its center front end. Both victims were conscious but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Broadway. The SUV struck the bike’s left front bumper with its right front. The cyclist suffered a fractured, dislocated knee and lower leg. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway involving a bicyclist and a 2000 Chevrolet SUV. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was ejected and sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The SUV struck the bike on the left front bumper, damaging its right front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was traveling north, and the SUV was moving northeast, both going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to pay attention and yield, resulting in severe harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided on Myrtle Avenue. A moving SUV struck a parked SUV’s left rear bumper. The parked SUV’s driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling west on Myrtle Avenue collided with a parked 2006 Ford SUV. The moving vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the parked SUV. The parked SUV’s driver, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving SUV’s driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Ford SUV changed lanes and struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Nostrand Avenue. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver showed no vehicle damage but was distracted and followed too closely.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford SUV was changing lanes southbound on Nostrand Avenue when it collided with the rear left bumper of a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan's 33-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma and was in shock. The report lists driver errors for the SUV operator as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact to the sedan's left front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on De Kalb Avenue. The lead car stopped in traffic. The following vehicle struck it from behind. Both drivers suffered whiplash injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The crash caused center rear and front damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on De Kalb Avenue were involved in a rear-end collision. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance and struck it from behind. Both drivers, a 48-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, were injured with whiplash and remained conscious. Both occupants used lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factors listed include "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the following vehicle. The impact damaged the center back end of the lead car and the center front end of the striking car. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided head-to-back on Tompkins Avenue. A female passenger in the rear seat suffered whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south. The crash caused center front and back damage. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Tompkins Avenue collided, with one vehicle striking the center back end of the other. The crash injured a female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat, who suffered whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a van making a left turn on Kosciuszko Street. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved passing too closely. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2019 Kia sedan traveling south collided with a 2006 van making a left turn on Kosciuszko Street. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the van was impacted elsewhere. The sedan was previously parked before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A bus struck a sedan at Reid Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. Both vehicles were damaged at the front.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bus and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bus and sedan both sustained front-end damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moped and sedan collided on Gates Avenue. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s front center. The driver was conscious and bruised. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Gates Avenue. The moped, traveling east, was struck on its center front end by a sedan impacting the left side doors. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was also traveling east. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 44-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The SUV driver changed lanes unsafely and was inattentive. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and shock, with no helmet reported.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Nostrand Avenue. The collision involved an SUV traveling southeast and a bicyclist making a right turn northeast. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper. Driver errors included unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist suffered facial injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike had damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed head-on on Broadway in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The collision damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Driver inexperience was a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway in Brooklyn. The 16-year-old driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 55-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver errors including falling asleep and following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Lewis Avenue collided when the rear driver fell asleep and followed too closely. The 55-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The front vehicle, a 2014 Dodge sedan, was struck at its center front end, while the rear vehicle, a 2020 Honda sedan, sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway. Both 17-year-old male drivers suffered shoulder injuries and bruises. The SUV driver was going straight; the motorcycle was making a left turn. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2020 Yamaha motorcycle making a left turn collided with the right side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV traveling west on Broadway. Both drivers, 17-year-old males, were injured with upper arm shoulder contusions and bruises but were conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was going straight ahead, while the motorcycle was turning left. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were occupants of their vehicles, with the SUV driver licensed in New York. The motorcycle driver's license status was not provided. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 23-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a pick-up truck on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The truck struck the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured, conscious, and suffered fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east and a bicyclist traveling south collided on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The truck impacted the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was unlicensed but no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and injured severely. The collision highlights failures in obeying traffic controls and speed management by the drivers involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A southbound SUV struck a parked sedan from behind on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a back injury and internal complaints. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center rear and right side doors.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a sedan was parked on Reid Avenue when a southbound SUV collided with the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and internal complaints, but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV’s front end impacted the sedan’s rear, damaging the right side doors of the SUV. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Throop Avenue was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The collision occurred at the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while distracted. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or cyclist error were noted. The cyclist was the victim of the crash, suffering injury from the driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 35-year-old woman was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling east, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a sedan traveling east failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles collided on Howard Avenue. An SUV struck the right side of a sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV had two occupants. The sedan had one.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling east on Howard Avenue collided with a 2011 sedan traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there and to the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim fault. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of side-impact collisions between passenger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 22-year-old male scooter driver suffered a head abrasion after a collision on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter and another vehicle struck front to front. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue involving a scooter and another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old male, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved front-to-front impact between the two vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience on the scooter driver's part. The scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No other injuries or victims are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making an improper U-turn struck another sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the front center of the other. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan registered in Florida was making an improper U-turn on Ralph Avenue when it collided with a Pennsylvania-registered sedan traveling straight north. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the front center of the other. A 35-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the turning sedan was injured, sustaining neck trauma and internal complaints. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly," "Following Too Closely," and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19