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

An e-bike passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision caused by improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing. The passenger was partially ejected but remained conscious. The sedan involved showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the e-bike occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. The collision involved an eastbound e-bike and a westbound sedan. The e-bike driver was passing improperly and made an unsafe lane change, which led to the impact with the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The e-bike passenger, a 49-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, both attributed to the e-bike operator. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck the rear of a parked vehicle on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger of the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining abrasions. The collision caused center front-end damage to the SUV and injured the occupant despite lap belt and harness use.

According to the police report, at 14:30 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2018 Jeep SUV was traveling west when it collided with the rear of a parked vehicle. The impact was centered on the front end of the SUV and the rear of the parked vehicle. The SUV carried one occupant, a 59-year-old male front passenger, who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and abrasions. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the passenger or note any victim behaviors. The collision highlights a failure in vehicle control or attention by the SUV driver, resulting in injury to the passenger and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man crossing Malcolm X Blvd with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.

At approximately 4:00 PM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling southwest, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered back contusions after a vehicle backing west on Myrtle Ave struck her. The driver’s inattention and following too closely led to the impact. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the collision’s center back end.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling west on Myrtle Ave was backing when it struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center back end, causing contusions and back injuries to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The pedestrian’s location in the roadway was noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while backing created a hazardous situation resulting in injury. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper vehicle positioning in Brooklyn’s Myrtle Ave corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.

According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd in Brooklyn. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, and inexperience contributed to the crash. The impact struck the sedan’s front and SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, at 22:55 on Marcus Garvey Blvd in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving a 2012 sedan traveling south and a 2024 SUV traveling west. Both drivers were operating with permit licenses and disregarded traffic controls, a critical driver error cited in the report. The sedan’s front end struck the right side doors of the SUV. The sedan carried three occupants, all injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. The driver and two passengers were conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience was also listed as a contributing factor alongside traffic control disregard. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and lacking experience, which led to this violent impact and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver held a permit license. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Myrtle Ave near Lewis Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a male with a permit license, was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a right turn into the path of the motorcycle indicates a failure to yield or improper turn. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was wearing a helmet or similar protective gear. Vehicle damage was limited to the front bumpers of both vehicles. The report does not assign fault to the motorcycle driver or note any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 3-year-old boy was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control, highlighting dangers even among vulnerable cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:01 AM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Two bicycles traveling south and west collided. The 3-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were bicycles, and neither showed damage. The young victim was conscious and wearing unspecified safety equipment labeled 'Other.' The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and 'Other' on the second. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the victim or noting any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The crash happened on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:50 p.m. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north and wearing a helmet, was struck by a 2024 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, was the sole occupant and was traveling north before turning left. The bicyclist was going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's center front end, while the bike showed no damage. The collision highlights driver error in yielding during a left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A violent crash on Nostrand Ave trapped a 46-year-old male driver with severe facial injuries. Two vehicles, an SUV and a sedan, collided head-on. Alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving contributed to the wreck that demolished both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:28 AM on Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV traveling south and a 2017 sedan traveling west. Both vehicles were demolished on impact, with the SUV sustaining damage to its center front end and the sedan to its right front bumper. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The 46-year-old male driver, an occupant of one of the vehicles, was trapped and suffered severe facial injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as key factors in the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver slowed and struck the rear of an SUV on Classon Ave in Brooklyn. Two elderly passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Obstruction and debris contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic road hazards and driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Classon Ave in Brooklyn at 15:10. A sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling north slowed or stopped and impacted the center back end of a northbound SUV. The SUV carried three occupants, including two elderly passengers aged 82 and 83, both injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and the presence of obstruction or debris on the roadway were key elements leading to the collision. Both injured passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The report notes no ejections. This collision underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Brooklyn taxi. The crash, marked by driver inattention and aggressive driving, left the vehicle undamaged but the occupant injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east in Brooklyn at 99 Madison Street was involved in a crash at 13:24. The vehicle showed no damage, but the right rear passenger, a 23-year-old female, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious throughout. The taxi had two occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of the incident. The data highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

A 61-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a Ford SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on on Throop Avenue. Both drivers were distracted, with the moped driver also misusing the lane, compounding the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn around 2:45 PM. A 61-year-old male moped driver, traveling north and unlicensed, was struck by a northbound Ford SUV making a left turn. The moped suffered center front end damage, and the SUV’s left front bumper was impacted. The moped driver was ejected and sustained hip and upper leg injuries, described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers and notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for the moped rider. The moped driver wore a helmet, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights critical driver errors—distraction and improper lane use—that led to a violent impact and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing up struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision, highlighting dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM near 456 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The vehicle, a sedan, was backing up when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The sedan showed no visible damage despite the impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident underscores the risks posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers at intersections, particularly backing without adequate caution.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15