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

A 38-year-old bicyclist suffered a shoulder abrasion after a sedan driver’s improper lane usage in Brooklyn. The collision caused upper arm injury but no ejection. Police report cites driver error as the primary cause, with no victim fault noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Monroe Street near Throop Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:25 p.m. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling northeast, were involved. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was recorded on either vehicle, and the bicyclist was not ejected. The data clearly points to the sedan driver’s improper lane use as the cause of injury, with no fault attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Gates Avenue struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Gates Avenue collided with a 38-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway with traffic when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck him, ejecting him from the point of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted but driver distraction remains the central cause. The sedan was going straight ahead with no occupants inside other than the driver. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The crash involved disregard of traffic control, causing severe vehicle damage and bodily harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:56 on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west and north respectively. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other, resulting in center front end damage to both cars. The driver of the Hyundai sedan, a 35-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of ignoring traffic controls on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman crossing Nostrand Avenue was struck by a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The impact caused back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in intersections.

According to the police report, a 2016 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue when it struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, causing back injuries and shock to the pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an SUV collided while both were parked on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, was found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:18. Both vehicles, a 2024 Chevrolet taxi and a 2020 Alfa SUV, were parked prior to the crash. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the taxi and the left front bumper of the SUV. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, was not ejected but was found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. There are no indications of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The driver’s incoherence and alcohol involvement highlight serious driver errors leading to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man was struck while crossing Saratoga Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saratoga Avenue and MacDonough Street in Brooklyn at 8:45 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a westbound SUV. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and inattention in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-scooter crashed into a stopped bus on Broadway. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on the street. The bus stood still. The scooter shattered. Night pressed in around the wreckage.

A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter collided with a stopped bus near 954 Broadway in Brooklyn at 10 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the bus was 'stopped in traffic' and did not move at the time of impact. The e-scooter, traveling straight ahead, struck the bus's left front quarter panel. The rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg, with blood pooling on the street. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The narrative notes the e-scooter rider was helmetless, but only after documenting the driver error. The bus sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the scooter crumpled on impact. No injuries to bus occupants were reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of inattention and distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan struck her while she crossed Hancock Street in a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn and distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was in shock but had no visible complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 on Hancock Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling west and making a left turn, struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene, though she had no visible complaints. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. This incident highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and inexperience, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collision on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn left a 33-year-old female driver injured. The crash involved two sedans, one parked and one moving southbound. The injured driver suffered facial contusions from impact to the right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans traveling southbound, with one vehicle initially parked. The moving sedan struck the parked car's left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The driver of the moving sedan, a 33-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining contusions to her face. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s front center. The crash happened on Hancock Street in Brooklyn, with failure to yield and unsafe speed cited as driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hancock Street in Brooklyn at 17:16. A motorcycle traveling north was struck on its center front end by an SUV making a left turn, impacting the SUV's left side doors. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the SUV operator. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, had two occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming motorcycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old bicyclist suffered a bruised elbow and shock after an SUV distracted by driver inattention made a U-turn on Fulton Street. The bike struck the SUV’s front center, causing injury but no vehicle damage. The cyclist was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street near Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:08 p.m. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was traveling west going straight ahead when he collided with a Station Wagon/SUV making a U-turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock. The bike impacted the center front end of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not reported to have contributed to the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

E-bike and e-scooter slammed together on Flushing Avenue, metal tangled, debris scattered. A 28-year-old man bled onto the street, flesh torn below the knee. The machines lay crumpled. Silence pressed down, broken only by pain.

According to the police report, an e-bike and an e-scooter collided near 429 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:30 p.m. The crash occurred amid scattered debris, which the report lists as 'Obstruction/Debris' under contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight—one southbound, one westbound—when they struck each other. The impact left a 28-year-old man, identified as an e-bike driver, with severe lacerations to his lower leg and knee. The narrative describes blood pooling from his wounds as he lay conscious on the street, machines crumpled around him. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, but notes the absence of a helmet after driver errors and environmental hazards. The collision underscores the danger posed by roadway obstructions and debris, which directly contributed to the violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling west rear-ended a stopped SUV on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 71-year-old man, suffered a neck injury from the impact. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:40 AM on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a van traveling west struck the rear of a stopped SUV. The SUV's 71-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the van driver, along with following too closely. The van's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV was hit at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver without any ejection or loss of consciousness. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe following distance—as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a marked crosswalk on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 16:49 on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end point of impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan and was caused by improper lane usage and passenger distraction, according to the police report.

At 12:45 PM in Brooklyn on Flushing Avenue near Skillman Street, a collision occurred involving a sedan and an e-bike. According to the police report, the e-bike driver, a 26-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error. Additionally, 'Passenger Distraction' was noted as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and was traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The sedan, also traveling north and slowing or stopping, sustained damage to its right side doors, the same point of impact as the e-bike. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike driver beyond the unlicensed status and focuses on the sedan driver's errors and passenger distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered facial injuries after being struck by an SUV at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver was traveling southbound, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 in Brooklyn near 223 Ralph Avenue. A male pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound Nissan SUV. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact with the pedestrian, causing a facial contusion and bruising. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected from the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver, but the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted. The vehicle sustained no damage. This incident highlights the dangers posed when pedestrians cross against traffic signals and the resulting injuries from vehicle impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north struck a Razor scooter also heading north on Park Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The crash involved other vehicular factors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on Park Avenue involving a 2020 Kawasaki motorcycle and a Razor scooter, both traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 62-year-old male occupant, was injured with internal complaints and hip-upper leg injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The motorcycle impacted the left front bumper area, while the Razor scooter had no damage reported. Contributing factors cited include 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' indicating driver error and confusion played a role. The motorcycle driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before the collision. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male motorcyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash, caused by driver inattention and distraction, left the rider conscious and helmeted but injured. The motorcycle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:51 PM on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the face but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The motorcycle, a 2024 Yamaha, was traveling north and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle, which sustained no damage. The motorcyclist's helmet likely mitigated injury severity, but the primary cause remains driver error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV tore through Myrtle Avenue, its right front bumper crushing a 63-year-old man in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver never stopped. The man died in the intersection, another life ended by driver inattention.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling east on Myrtle Avenue near Broadway struck a 63-year-old man at the intersection. The impact came from the vehicle’s right front bumper, crushing the man’s arm and causing fatal injuries. The report states the driver did not stop after the collision. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report, but the primary error listed is the driver’s failure to pay attention. The man died at the scene, his blood left on the pavement. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the systemic dangers faced by people crossing New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved an e-bike and another vehicle. Police cited improper passing or lane usage by the driver as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 15-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike, who was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The collision involved two vehicles: one unspecified vehicle traveling south and the e-bike starting from parking and traveling southwest. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the unspecified vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the e-bike. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane control led to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers in lane usage enforcement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15