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

A 2-year-old girl was struck while crossing Franklin Avenue with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered an eye contusion but remained conscious. The driver showed inattention and distraction at impact.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Franklin Avenue. The child was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to the eye but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Honda sedan traveling southwest. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and distraction, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A man crossing Marcus Garvey Boulevard with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The crash caused left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Marcus Garvey Boulevard at an intersection with the signal was hit by a 2018 Nissan SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian, a male, suffered a neck injury and was semiconscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589557, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Tompkins Avenue. One driver suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. Both vehicles showed right-side and front-end damage. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Tompkins Avenue involving multiple sedans. One male driver, age 37, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as the primary contributing factors. The collision involved impact to the right side doors of one vehicle and front-end damage to another. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving behaviors leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs collided on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear SUV struck the stationary vehicle. Eight occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. All were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the rear bumper of the stopped SUV.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling east struck the rear of a stopped 2015 Chevrolet SUV on Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn. Eight occupants in the stopped vehicle, including the driver and passengers, sustained back injuries and whiplash. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver of the striking vehicle failed to stop in time, causing a rear-end collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No ejections occurred. The striking vehicle showed no damage, while the stopped vehicle had damage to its right rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two vehicles crashed on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. The SUV hit the fire truck’s front end. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision. Both men were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda SUV traveling north on Throop Avenue collided with a fire truck going west. Both drivers were injured—one with neck whiplash, the other with shoulder and upper arm injuries. The SUV struck the fire truck’s center front end with its right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men wearing lap belts and remained conscious after the crash. The collision caused moderate injuries but no ejections. The fire truck carried six occupants, the SUV one.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Dodge turned left on Bedford. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood ran down his hand. He stayed upright. The driver was distracted. The street bore witness.

A crash on Bedford Avenue involved a Dodge sedan making a left turn and a man riding a bike straight ahead. The cyclist, age 30, suffered a severe arm injury with heavy bleeding but did not fall or lose consciousness. According to the police report, 'The driver was looking elsewhere.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right rear bumper struck the cyclist. No other serious injuries were reported among the car’s occupants. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s inattention, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan turning right hit an e-bike rider going straight on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. The sedan’s right side doors took damage. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female e-bike rider was injured when a 2019 sedan made a right turn and struck her on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The e-bike driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was turning right while the e-bike was going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-bike driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed head-on and side-on at Van Buren Street. Three occupants suffered whiplash and neck, chest, and head injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Buren Street. The male driver of the southbound Ford was inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way, striking the right side of the westbound Nissan. The Nissan carried five occupants, including a 36-year-old female driver and a 5-year-old passenger in a child restraint. All three injured occupants—two drivers and one child passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to the neck, chest, and head. All were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts or child restraints. The crash caused center front end damage to the Ford and right side door damage to the Nissan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A taxi struck an e-bike on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike was making a U-turn when the taxi, traveling straight east, collided with its left side. A 19-year-old female passenger on the e-bike suffered knee and lower leg abrasions.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Fulton Street collided with an e-bike making a U-turn. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the e-bike's left side doors. The e-bike carried two occupants, including a 19-year-old female passenger who was injured with abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The taxi driver was licensed, while the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 19-year-old man was hit by a sedan while crossing Herkimer Street. The impact struck the pedestrian’s head, causing bruising. The driver, traveling east, hit the pedestrian with the right front quarter panel. The victim was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling east on Herkimer Street struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel, causing a head contusion and bruising. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even without clear contributing factors from the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Fulton Street collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with additional driver inexperience noted for the motorcycle operator. The motorcycle impacted the SUV's left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. No other safety equipment or victim actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan turning left on Lewis Avenue hit a 25-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered bruises and upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Lewis Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near Van Buren Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, and no helmet or signaling issues were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs crashed on Fulton Street at 8 p.m. Both were making left turns. A 56-year-old front passenger was partially ejected and injured with back contusions. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash. Damage hit left rear and right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Fulton Street while both were making left turns. The crash involved a 56-year-old male front passenger who was partially ejected and suffered back contusions. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers and quarter panels. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The collision highlights driver mistakes as the primary cause, with no contributing factors related to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 27-year-old woman was hit while crossing Nostrand Avenue. The sedan, traveling south, struck her with its front center. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. No visible complaints or vehicle damage were reported.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue outside an intersection when a southbound 2018 Honda sedan struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An 84-year-old woman was struck while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle hit her center front, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Melrose Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound vehicle struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other vehicle details or contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was not blamed for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A bicyclist riding south on Tompkins Avenue was struck by a parked SUV. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Tompkins Avenue collided with a parked 2015 SUV. The SUV was stationary before the crash and was struck on its left side doors by the bike’s front end. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle, while the SUV carried two occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle occupants even when vehicles are parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan making a right turn on Bedford Avenue was struck from behind by a pick-up truck. The sedan’s driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. The truck driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan driven by a 39-year-old woman was making a right turn on Bedford Avenue when it was rear-ended by a 2020 pick-up truck traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The pick-up truck’s front bumper struck the left rear bumper of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The truck driver was licensed and driving northbound. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s left rear bumper but no damage was reported on the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a 2016 Subaru SUV struck him at Gates Avenue. The bike was hit on its center back end as the SUV entered a parked position. The rider suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2016 Subaru SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was entering a parked position when it struck the bicyclist from behind on the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified for the bicyclist. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A box truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight east on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered back abrasions. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained back abrasions. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the truck. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and injured but not fatally. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2016 HINO box truck. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck an e-bike traveling south on Franklin Avenue. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The collision damaged the sedan's right front and the e-bike's center back end.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Franklin Avenue. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling south, with the sedan impacting the e-bike's center back end. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike, and the sedan had one occupant, a licensed female driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20