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

A sedan made a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue and struck an eastbound e-bike. The 24-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. The driver followed too closely, causing the collision. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2019 Acura sedan was making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan struck the e-bike on its left side doors, while the e-bike was hit at its center front end. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The collision caused serious injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 36-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury in a collision on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan head-on. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Marcus Garvey Boulevard involving a 2014 SUV and a sedan. The SUV, traveling south, struck the sedan, traveling east, with its center front end impacting the sedan. The 36-year-old male SUV driver was injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The sedan's driver details are unspecified. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

An e-bike collided head-on with an unspecified vehicle on Patchen Avenue. The 25-year-old e-bike driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed. The driver was not ejected and reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision on Patchen Avenue. The crash involved an e-bike traveling north and an unspecified vehicle traveling south. The e-bike driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans crashed on Fulton Street. One driver was making a U-turn, the other drove straight east. The male driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Fulton Street. One vehicle, traveling west, was making a U-turn when it struck another sedan traveling east. The male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers held valid licenses from different states. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the westbound sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan struck a bus on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bus’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bus, both traveling east. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan striking the right front quarter panel of the bus. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The bus driver was licensed and female. The sedan driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Toyota sedan hit a 7-year-old boy crossing Madison Street. The driver, distracted, kept going straight. The boy’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and inattention marked the crash.

A 7-year-old boy was struck by a Toyota sedan near 780 Madison Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing mid-block when the sedan, driven by a 29-year-old woman, hit him head-on. The boy suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan continued straight and showed no visible damage. No injuries were reported for the driver or passengers. The boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal, but the primary causes cited were driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan struck a 36-year-old male bicyclist making a left turn on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Franklin Avenue collided with a bicyclist also traveling south who was making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver of the sedan did not yield to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Broadway near Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike after colliding with a westbound SUV on Broadway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, sustained no damage despite impact on its right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred with both vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions. No blame is placed on the victim; the report highlights driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan struck the rear of another sedan on Lewis Avenue. The impact injured a 25-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north. Driver inattention caused the crash. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lewis Avenue rear-ended another sedan also moving north. The collision caused neck injuries to a 25-year-old female passenger in the rear right seat of the struck vehicle. The passenger suffered whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and slowing or stopping before the crash. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved two sedans with center back-end impact damage. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 29-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury in a collision with a sedan on Patchen Avenue. The scooter hit the sedan head-on. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding head-on with a sedan traveling west on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling south when the crash occurred. The injured rider suffered a head contusion and was wearing pads only. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan had no occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

An e-bike rider struck a parked SUV on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved unsafe speed and left the rider conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of impact. The e-bike driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two SUVs crashed head-on and side-on at Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered internal injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Vehicles sustained heavy front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The first SUV, traveling west, struck the center front end of the second SUV, which was traveling south and impacted on its left front quarter panel. The driver of the second SUV and a front passenger were injured, suffering internal injuries to the shoulder and back respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the passenger's injuries. The driver of the second SUV had unspecified contributing factors. The crash caused significant damage to the front and side of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 21-year-old woman was hit while crossing Jefferson Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The sedan struck her center front end. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Jefferson Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan traveling east struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage. No other occupants were in the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A moped and SUV collided on Fulton Street. The moped driver, unlicensed and unhelmeted, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. The driver remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street involving a moped and an SUV, both traveling east. The moped driver, a 45-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was uninjured and the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the moped. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A motorbike and sedan collided while both made right turns on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. The motorbike driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorbike and a sedan collided on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The motorbike driver, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorbike sustained damage to its left side doors, while the sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The motorbike driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the front center of an unspecified vehicle turning right. The rider suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Lewis Avenue was involved in a collision with an unspecified vehicle making a right turn westbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans collided on Park Avenue. Both vehicles struck front bumpers. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered head injuries. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Injured passengers were not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south and west collided on Park Avenue. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Two 23-year-old male passengers, both restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained head injuries and were in shock. Neither passenger was ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted. The injured were passengers, not drivers, and no visible complaints were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two e-bikes crashed head-on on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were traveling straight when they collided center front. One rider, a 23-year-old man, was ejected and suffered facial bruises. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two e-bikes collided head-on on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. One rider, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both riders. One driver held a permit license, while the other had no license information recorded. The injured rider was conscious after the crash but did not wear any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both e-bikes. Passenger distraction was also noted as a contributing factor for the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A young man on an e-bike slammed into a parked SUV on Greene Avenue before dawn. His helmet shattered. His body was thrown and crushed. He died in the street. The SUV never moved. The city stayed silent.

A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Greene Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, the rider was partially ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. His helmet cracked on impact. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded for the SUV, which did not move during the crash. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was thrown, crushed, and left dying in the street. The SUV never moved. It didn’t have to.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 40-year-old man was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue outside an intersection. The vehicle struck him with its center front end. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash caused serious injury but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Marcy Avenue while crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The 40-year-old male sustained a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg. The vehicle, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage after impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21