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

A bicyclist riding south on Marcy Ave was struck on the right side by an eastbound SUV making a right turn. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Marcy Ave was hit on the right side by a 2020 BMW SUV making a right turn eastbound. The collision occurred at the intersection with Pulaski St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, with the SUV sustaining damage to its right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors during turning maneuvers, particularly failure to maintain attention, which resulted in the collision with the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Willoughby Ave collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist. The 61-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:26 PM on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling straight ahead struck a bicyclist going straight ahead from the opposite direction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, rendered unconscious. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a GMC bus traveling west on Myrtle Avenue struck a northbound bicyclist at approximately 14:15. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper hitting the bike’s right front quarter panel. The report explicitly identifies the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man crossing Greene Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV turning left in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and hip injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 21:20 on Greene Ave near Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 26-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling east and making a left turn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian at the center front end, causing contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. While pedestrian confusion is noted, it is secondary to the driver’s error. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash on Quincy Street. The sedan and moped collided head-on as both traveled east. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience contributed to the violent impact, leaving the rider with severe leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Quincy Street in Brooklyn at 16:26. A moped traveling east struck a sedan also traveling east, impacting the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's right rear quarter panel. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The violent impact and ejection highlight systemic dangers related to speeding and inexperienced operation in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. One passenger suffered a neck injury with whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:10 AM. Two SUVs, one traveling north and the other west, collided head-on. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 35-year-old male occupant in the right rear passenger seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering a neck injury described as whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage, with the northbound SUV's right front quarter panel and the westbound SUV's center front end damaged. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Franklin Avenue. She was partially ejected and experienced shock. The crash caused front-end damage to the e-scooter and right front quarter panel damage to the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:43 AM involving an e-scooter and an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old woman, was partially ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes contusions and bruises and that the driver was in shock. The e-scooter sustained center front end damage, while the other vehicle had damage to its right front quarter panel. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use. The report highlights the vulnerability of the e-scooter driver and the impact of the collision on her physical state.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound sedan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk at the time, but the report does not list any contributing factors related to his actions. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which directly caused harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women suffered back injuries and shock in a multi-sedan collision on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved three sedans traveling westbound, with impact centered on rear and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving three sedans all traveling westbound. The vehicles collided with impacts centered on the center back end and center front end of the cars. Two female occupants were injured: a 52-year-old driver and a 66-year-old front passenger. Both suffered back injuries and were in shock, reporting pain or nausea. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors for the injured driver as 'Unspecified,' with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The collision appears to be a chain reaction or multi-vehicle impact, but no pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The focus remains on the vehicle collision dynamics and occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on a Brooklyn street struck a southbound e-bike, partially ejecting the bicyclist. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and bruises. Limited view and driver confusion contributed to the collision, exposing dangers in shared road spaces.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:11 near 920 Broadway in Brooklyn. A sedan, parked with its left side doors facing the street, was struck on that side by a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver’s limited visibility played a role. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet use or crossing signal issues were cited. The collision's impact on the bicyclist highlights the risks posed by obstructed views and driver errors in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck rolled south on Broadway. A 59-year-old man stood in the road. The truck’s right front struck his head. He fell, unconscious, blood pooling. The truck did not stop. Driver inattention marked the scene.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south near 1040 Broadway in Brooklyn struck a 59-year-old man who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'A box truck moved south. A 59-year-old man stood in the road. The truck struck his head. He fell, unconscious. Blood spread on the street. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and lost consciousness at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The truck’s right front quarter panel made contact, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s inattention, which led to the severe injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan sedan slammed into parked cars on Throop Avenue. Metal shrieked. A 22-year-old man was crushed, his body broken, eyes wide in shock. The street froze, silence settling over twisted steel and shattered bone.

According to the police report, a Nissan sedan traveling north on Throop Avenue near Park Avenue veered into parked vehicles, including a Ford SUV and a Honda sedan. The collision resulted in a 22-year-old pedestrian suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report describes the victim as 'crushed,' with 'eyes wide with shock.' The crash occurred at 17:28 in Brooklyn. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the Nissan sedan's left front bumper was impacted. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to maintain control and the lethal consequences for those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound e-bike on Broadway in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV was making a left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn at 9:00 AM when it collided with a northbound e-bike traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factors from the SUV driver. The 27-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, and the e-bike was damaged at the left rear bumper. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and excessive speed in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on slippery Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, failing to maintain distance, struck the stopped front SUV. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, highlighting the dangers of following too closely on slick pavement.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Nostrand Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Two sport utility vehicles, both traveling south, were involved. The front SUV was stopped in traffic, while the rear SUV was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end collision. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The front passenger, a 43-year-old woman wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the impact caused bodily injury to the passenger. The crash underscores the risk of driver error in maintaining safe following distances, especially on slippery roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked intersection. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and was semiconscious. The crash was caused by driver inattention, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in busy urban areas.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Broadway in Brooklyn struck a male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk near Myrtle Avenue around 5 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury and was semiconscious upon emergency response. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which was classified as "Other." No information about driver license status or occupant presence was provided. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive driving in areas with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Broadway in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a left turn and a straight travel path. Driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls were cited as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Jefferson Street in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Two sedans collided: one making a left turn traveling south, the other going straight north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Both drivers, licensed men from New York, were injured with neck pain and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by seat belts. The front passenger in the northbound sedan also suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors in attention and failure to obey traffic controls as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van driver following too closely struck an e-scooter making a left turn on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and lower leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. A van and an e-scooter, both traveling south and making left turns, collided when the van driver failed to maintain a safe distance, cited as 'Following Too Closely' in the report. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions noted. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Ford van. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the van operator's part. No pedestrian or e-scooter rider errors were cited as contributing factors in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him, causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 14:20. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the vehicle driver as the contributing factor. The sedan was making a left turn at the time and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but the primary cause is the driver's failure to yield, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in yielding right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The SUV, making a right turn, struck the sedan’s front. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash on Patchen Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:54 AM. A 55-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling north and making a right turn, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and distraction—leading to a serious injury in a multi-vehicle collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a vehicle making a left turn on red at Quincy Street and Nostrand Avenue. The driver of the left-turning vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved traffic control disregard and unsafe speed by the left-turning driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:30 AM in Brooklyn at Quincy Street near Nostrand Avenue. A sedan traveling eastbound collided with a vehicle making a left turn on red, impacting both vehicles' left front bumpers. The driver of the left-turning vehicle, a 61-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The report identifies the left-turning driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan was traveling straight ahead, while the left-turning vehicle was moving southbound. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and unsafe speed during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15