Brooklyn Bleeds While City Stalls: Lower the Speed, Save a Life

A sedan hit an 11-year-old girl on Quincy Street in Brooklyn. She stayed conscious but suffered a bruised leg. The street echoed with the impact. Police and bystanders gathered as the child sat, shaken, waiting for help.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck an 11-year-old pedestrian on Quincy Street in Brooklyn. The child was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when the collision occurred. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The data does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues. The incident highlights the persistent risk faced by young pedestrians on city streets, even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Before sunrise on Dekalb Avenue, a 26-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound SUV. The impact left him in shock, clutching his back, as the driver sat behind the wheel, distracted and inattentive.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old pedestrian was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Dekalb Avenue near Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as the pedestrian was crossing the street at a location without a signal or marked crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was described as being in shock at the scene. The driver had a valid New York license. No additional factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night falls on Tompkins Avenue. A yellow taxi meets a young cyclist. Metal slams flesh. The boy’s neck twists. He lies stunned, the street silent. The driver stands unharmed. Shock hangs in the air, heavy and unspoken.

A yellow taxi traveling south on Tompkins Avenue collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist at Macon Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way. The cyclist suffered a neck injury and was left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The taxi driver was uninjured and remained at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The impact left the cyclist hurt and the street quiet, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman crossing Broadway in Brooklyn was hit by a vehicle’s front end. She suffered an upper arm injury and was left in shock. The street echoed with the sudden impact and confusion as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at 948 Broadway in Brooklyn. She was not at an intersection but was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to remain alert. The pedestrian was struck by the vehicle's center front end and sustained an upper arm injury. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No details about helmet use or signaling were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter driver was struck and injured on Broadway at Hart Street. The SUV’s right side doors crumpled. The rider, conscious but bruised, was partially ejected and hurt in the leg. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV making a right turn on Broadway at Hart Street collided with a motorscooter traveling straight. The motorscooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV’s right side doors and the motorscooter’s front end were damaged. No helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the consequences of improper lane usage by drivers and its impact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

At dawn on Madison Street, a sedan heading north collided with a westbound cyclist. Metal hit flesh. The cyclist fell, blood staining his leg. The driver sat silent. Shock hung in the air, thick as the early morning light.

A crash occurred at Madison Street and Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and a westbound cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan struck the cyclist, causing injury to the cyclist’s leg and leaving him in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered minor bleeding to his knee and lower leg. No helmet use or signaling issues are noted in the report. The collision highlights the consequences when drivers fail to pay attention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossing Marcy Avenue at Stockton Street was struck by a turning vehicle before dawn. She remained conscious, clutching her bruised shoulder, as police and bystanders gathered in the early morning light.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Marcy Avenue at Stockton Street in Brooklyn. The 40-year-old woman, who was crossing with the signal at the intersection, suffered a contusion to her upper arm and shoulder. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle, traveling northeast, struck her with its center front end while making a right turn. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Four occupants suffered moderate injuries including bruises, abrasions, and back pain. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight when impact occurred at their left front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2019 Ford sedan traveling south and a 2024 Acura SUV traveling west on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles struck each other at their left front bumpers while going straight ahead. The collision injured four occupants: the sedan driver, a 31-year-old man with hip and upper leg contusions; the SUV driver, a 21-year-old man with elbow abrasions; and two passengers, a 21-year-old woman experiencing back pain and shock, and a 30-year-old man with knee bruises. All occupants were conscious except one in shock and none were ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver starting from parking struck a bicyclist traveling west on Myrtle Ave. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed dangers from driver inattention in Brooklyn’s streets.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2023 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, started from parking and struck her on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The SUV impacted the bicyclist on the left front quarter panel, while the bicyclist was hit on the right front bumper of her bike. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling westbound collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 24-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn collided at 21:55. The Tesla sedan was struck on its center back end, while the Jeep sedan impacted at its center front end. The 24-year-old male driver of the Tesla, who was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s condition but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in injury to the Tesla driver, highlighting the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle impacts even when occupants use safety restraints.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle slammed into the right side doors of a northbound bus on Bedford Avenue. The motorcycle driver, ejected and injured with a fractured shoulder, suffered serious trauma. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:19 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A northbound motorcycle collided with the right side doors of a northbound bus. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors for the crash. The bus was traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to its right side doors, while the motorcycle's left front quarter panel was damaged. The motorcycle driver was conscious but seriously injured. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman suffered severe leg fractures when a taxi, making a left turn on Stuyvesant Avenue, struck her in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the violent impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 10:45 AM on Stuyvesant Avenue near Chauncey Street in Brooklyn, a taxi traveling south made a left turn and struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The taxi’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, indicating the pedestrian was hit on the vehicle’s front side during the turn. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota taxi with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter collided with a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The crash caused significant right and left side damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:05 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorscooter traveling west struck a parked SUV, also westbound, causing damage to the center front end of the scooter and the left side doors of the parked SUV. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and upper arm trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The parked SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and improper lane usage around stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl suffered a severe hip and upper leg fracture after being hit by an SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision as the pedestrian crossed outside a signal or crosswalk, leaving her injured and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:24 PM. An 11-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a westbound SUV. The vehicle, a 2024 Toyota SUV, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing a severe injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to the hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver traveling straight struck the rear passenger side of another sedan on Flushing Ave in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 52-year-old occupant, causing full-body trauma and shock. Unsafe speed and driver inattention were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Ave near Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. Two sedans traveling straight collided, with the point of impact on the left front bumper of the Virginia-registered vehicle and the right rear bumper of the New York-registered vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. A 52-year-old male occupant in the right rear passenger seat of one sedan suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, with internal complaints noted. The occupant was not ejected and was using some form of safety equipment classified as 'Other.' The data highlights driver errors—distraction and unsafe speed—as the primary causes, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Van Buren St struck the rear of a parked SUV. The impact caused head and back injuries to the sedan’s driver and rear passenger. Both men suffered whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling west on Van Buren Street collided with the center back end of a parked 2025 Kia SUV. The sedan’s driver and right rear passenger, both male and aged 28 and 26 respectively, were injured. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, and both occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to the back and head. The report notes the sedan was slowing or stopping before impact, while the SUV was stationary. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and contributing factors for the occupants were unspecified. The collision caused center back end damage to the sedan and front center damage to the SUV. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at a Brooklyn intersection, colliding front bumpers. A 23-year-old passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead when impact occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:18. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one northbound, the other westbound—when they struck each other with their front bumpers. The impact injured a 23-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat, who sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four occupants suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Fulton Street. Drivers and passengers endured shock and bodily harm. Alcohol involvement was noted. Vehicles collided while stopped or moving westbound, causing back-end impacts and serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street around 12:48 a.m. involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Several vehicles were stopped in traffic when struck from behind, causing center back-end damage. Four occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers, all wearing seat belts. Injuries ranged from back pain and whiplash to head abrasions and whole-body pain. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary driver error, with no other specified contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired driving and rear-end impacts in traffic congestion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck hit her at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling west on Broadway struck her at the intersection with Marcus Garvey Blvd in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was located at the intersection at the time of the collision and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. She remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a sedan on Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was merging when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a moped. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling east and merging, struck the moped on its left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The sedan had no occupants and the driver’s details were not provided. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and inexperience, as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15