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

A high-speed crash on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn left two drivers injured. Both vehicles collided head-on at left front bumpers. Police report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as key factors. Both drivers suffered whiplash and neck injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn involving a 2022 Ford sedan and a 2010 Dodge SUV. Both drivers were injured, sustaining back and neck injuries with complaints of whiplash. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan was traveling north and was involved in a police pursuit before impact. The collision point was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing damage to the center front end of the sedan and left front bumper of the SUV. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash. The report highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and improper turning maneuvers, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver rear-ended another sedan on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision injured a 52-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north when the impact struck the center back end of the lead car.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lexington Avenue near Throop Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. Two sedans traveling north collided when the trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The injured party was a 52-year-old female occupant seated in the middle front seat of the lead vehicle, wearing a lap belt. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving leading to rear-end collisions, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on Fulton Street near Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a 27-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver suffered head injuries after a collision on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, improper lane usage caused the crash between two sedans. The injured driver was not ejected and showed signs of shock.

At 14:02 on Fulton Street near Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving two sedans, one registered in Illinois and the other in New York. According to the police report, the driver of the Illinois-registered BMW was traveling westbound and impacted the left rear bumper of the parked Toyota sedan. The primary contributing factor cited was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane management. The 21-year-old male driver of the BMW sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3 and was reported to be in shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle and was not wearing safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver struck him on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the cyclist’s left side, causing contusions and arm injuries. The driver’s inattention led to the violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Spencer Street in Brooklyn at 2:35 p.m. A bicyclist traveling west was struck on his left side by a vehicle also traveling west. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved had damage to its left side doors, indicating the point of impact. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior, focusing instead on the driver’s failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the right side of a fire truck traveling west on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The fire truck driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 14:34 on Nostrand Avenue near Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south struck the right side doors of a westbound fire truck. The fire truck driver, a 34-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed, and the fire truck was going straight ahead when struck. The sedan's point of impact was its center front end, indicating it hit the fire truck's right side. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver struck three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, hit a vehicle with a pregnant woman, then crashed into an empty car. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her at the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.

Gothamist reported on November 27, 2024, that a New York City Housing Authority employee was arrested after a chaotic crash in Brooklyn. According to police, the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," then "drove away, dragging the person several feet and hitting another car with a pregnant woman inside." She struck a third, empty car before New York City Sheriffs arrested her nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation, but no serious injuries were reported. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of hit-and-run behavior and the risks faced by vulnerable road users at busy intersections.

• Three-Car Brooklyn Crash Sparks Arrest, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27

A 21-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The driver caused the impact, leaving the victim in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn was making a left turn at approximately 19:50 when it struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal, positioned as a pedestrian at the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly identifies the driver's failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Decatur Street in Brooklyn. The female driver of one sedan suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The collision left one occupant injured, highlighting dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

At 9:27 PM on Decatur Street in Brooklyn, two sedans collided head-on, according to the police report. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. One driver, a 20-year-old female with a learner's permit, sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as serious (injury severity 3). She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The other vehicle, driven by a licensed male, also contributed to the collision with inattention cited. The crash caused front-end damage to both sedans. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as central to this violent impact on a Brooklyn street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. Limited visibility contributed to the crash. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Fulton St in Brooklyn at 6:28 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Toyota sedan, traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The report notes the driver's error as a failure to yield during the left turn, compounded by 'View Obstructed/Limited,' which impaired the driver's ability to see the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The sedan showed no vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man was struck while crossing Van Buren Street outside a crosswalk. The sedan driver was making a left turn and failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Van Buren Street was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside pedestrian confusion or error. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention during the maneuver. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed to pedestrians crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end crash on Hancock Street in Brooklyn left two men with neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were traveling west when the sedan struck the SUV’s rear. Both occupants suffered shock and moderate neck trauma, restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:44 on Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Two vehicles, a 2021 sedan and a 2023 SUV, were both traveling westbound. The sedan impacted the center back end of the SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver and the SUV front passenger both sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and were reported to be in shock. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both injured occupants, with no explicit driver errors cited. The collision’s point of impact and damage patterns indicate a rear-end collision scenario, highlighting the dangers of close vehicle following and impact forces on vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A scooter driver was violently ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The vehicle was demolished on impact. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the critical driver error behind the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Broadway near Arion Place in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM. The scooter, traveling north and going straight ahead, was demolished upon impact. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash involved a scooter and another vehicle, a Honda SUV, traveling east. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which caused the violent ejection and serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman crossing Tompkins Avenue was struck by a southbound cyclist. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding, entering shock. The bike showed no damage. The crash occurred at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a cyclist traveling south on Tompkins Avenue near Martin Luther King Jr Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The cyclist's vehicle, a bike, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, striking the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted in the report. The focus remains on the impact and injuries sustained by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries at a Brooklyn intersection. The truck driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, striking the pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Hancock Street and Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 3:30 PM when a 2012 Chevrolet truck, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but was not listed as a contributing factor to the crash. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The truck showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low-speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to maintain attention led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a vehicle disregarding traffic control. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:42 AM on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a vehicle disregarded traffic control, leading to a collision. The bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor by the police. The vehicle involved was traveling west, and the bicyclist was traveling south. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV making a right turn struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. Both victims, a 1-year-old boy and a 49-year-old woman, suffered contusions and bruises to face and lower limbs. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Kingston Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV was making a right turn when it failed to yield right-of-way to two pedestrians crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victims, a 1-year-old male pedestrian and a 49-year-old female pedestrian, were both injured with contusions and bruises—one to the face and the other to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both pedestrians were conscious at the scene. The impact point was the center front end of the SUV. No driver license or occupant information was provided. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing victim behavior noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old female e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision with a sedan on Ralph Ave in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, struck the e-bike’s front end with its right front bumper. Injuries included abrasions and lower leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:47 on Ralph Ave in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old female e-bike rider was injured and ejected from her vehicle, suffering abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling south and struck the e-bike’s center front end with its right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but does not specify driver errors. Both vehicles were initially parked before the crash. The e-bike rider was conscious after the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike’s center front end was damaged. No driver errors were explicitly cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man suffered facial injuries and shock after being struck by an SUV while crossing Macon Street with the signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bleeding and injured at the intersection in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Macon Street and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:31 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2018 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the crash, which was initially parked. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the severity of the pedestrian’s injuries despite minimal vehicle impact damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. Two passengers in the taxi suffered neck and back injuries, both restrained and in shock. The crash stemmed from the taxi driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Greene Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked Jeep SUV. The taxi driver, a licensed female driver from New York, was operating the vehicle straight ahead when the crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. The contributing factor cited is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating the taxi driver’s response to another vehicle led to the collision. Two passengers in the taxi, a 28-year-old male and a 26-year-old female, were injured with neck and back injuries respectively. Both occupants were restrained—one with a lap belt and the other with a harness—and were reported to be in shock. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The damage was concentrated on the right front quarter panel of the taxi and the left rear bumper of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15