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

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Bedford Avenue was struck by a 2016 Chevrolet sedan traveling east. The sedan impacted the bicyclist at the right front bumper, causing the bicyclist to be ejected. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted as a contributing factor for the bicyclist. The sedan sustained other damage, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash. No helmet use or crossing signal issues were reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider collided with a parked SUV on Broadway in Brooklyn, suffering elbow and lower arm injuries. The crash occurred at 1:40 a.m. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors, highlighting risks posed by inattentive vehicle operators.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Broadway near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:40 a.m. A 35-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north struck the left side doors of a parked SUV. The e-bike rider sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time, parked along the street, and the e-bike rider was unlicensed. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the left side doors of the SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers of driver distraction in urban settings where vulnerable road users encounter parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Franklin Avenue struck a 19-year-old bicyclist changing lanes. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage by the vehicle as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:15 on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight south when it collided with a bicyclist who was changing lanes. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the vehicle driver's contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front quarter panel, while the bike sustained no damage. The police report highlights driver error in lane usage as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan on Broadway. The motorcycle driver, ejected and injured with whiplash and full-body trauma, was traveling at unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway involving a 2023 motorcycle and a 2013 sedan. The motorcycle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when it impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, which was traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The injury severity was rated as level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash, both attributed to the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The motorcycle's right front bumper and the sedan's left rear quarter panel were damaged. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver changing lanes struck a southbound motorcycle on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected, sustaining severe whole-body injuries despite wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left rear quarter panel collided with the motorcycle’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Nostrand Avenue near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:45 p.m. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was changing lanes when her vehicle’s left rear quarter panel struck the front center of a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 58-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe injuries to his entire body, described as injury severity level 3, and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was not cited with any contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by inattentive lane changes to vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man suffered full-body abrasions after a taxi hit him while crossing Flushing Avenue outside a crosswalk. The taxi, traveling west, struck the pedestrian with its front center. The victim was conscious but injured severely.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Toyota taxi traveling west on Flushing Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end, causing abrasions over the pedestrian's entire body. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear pedestrian fault was assigned. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the front center end. The report highlights the systemic danger of vehicles striking pedestrians outside designated crossings and notes the absence of explicit driver errors such as failure to yield, though the pedestrian was not at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Driver distraction was cited as the cause, leaving passengers with whiplash.

According to the police report, two station wagon/SUV vehicles collided on Stuyvesant Avenue near Kosciuszko Street in Brooklyn at 11:15 AM. The first vehicle, a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling south, was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a 2003 Ford SUV traveling east, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The crash injured three occupants: a 57-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries, a 52-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old male driver with chest injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with another vehicle on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries, including an eye abrasion. The crash involved a pick-up truck and an SUV striking each other's left sides, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:12 p.m. on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck traveling east and a 2011 Ford SUV traveling west. Both vehicles impacted each other's left side doors. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. One driver, a 53-year-old male occupant of the pick-up truck, sustained an eye abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The injuries and vehicle damage underscore the dangers of driver distraction leading to side-impact crashes. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old male moped driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm after a 2018 SUV made a right turn and struck the moped’s front center. The crash occurred on Franklin Avenue at 1:00 a.m., with driver distraction and unsafe speed cited.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling southwest was making a right turn on Franklin Avenue when it collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 54-year-old male, sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles, with the moped driver also cited for unsafe speed. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors, particularly distraction and unsafe speed, as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered bruises after a sedan rear-ended him on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely. The moped rider wore a helmet but endured full-body injuries.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Bedford Avenue around 5 p.m. A 24-year-old male moped driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling north when a 1998 Audi sedan, also heading north, struck the moped from behind. The impact was centered on the sedan's front end and the moped's rear. The moped driver was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The moped driver was conscious after the crash. These details highlight the sedan driver's failure to maintain a safe distance and attention, leading to a violent rear-end collision that severely injured the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling east collided with a parked SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:58 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling east struck a parked Jeep SUV, damaging the SUV's left front quarter panel and the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV was stationary before impact, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to maintain proper attention and safe passing distance. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a neck injury with minor bleeding on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved the bicyclist disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn was injured after disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a neck injury with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the bicyclist's part. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The other vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The crash occurred at 11:54 AM. The police report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim behaviors beyond the bicyclist's failure to obey traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision on Tompkins Avenue. The crash involved a left-turning moped and another vehicle traveling straight. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the violent impact to the moped’s front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on Tompkins Avenue when a moped driver, age 37, was making a left turn and collided with another vehicle traveling straight south. The moped sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. The injured occupant suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the primary cause was driver error related to distraction and improper lane use during the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered back contusions after a collision on Throop Avenue. The crash involved a distracted driver making a left turn. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on Throop Avenue involving a bicyclist and a vehicle making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries classified as contusions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east, which struck the bicyclist at the center back end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while making a left turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Franklin Avenue. The sedan struck the cyclist's left side doors with its right front quarter panel. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Franklin Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle traveling southbound. The sedan, driven by an unidentified driver, was going straight ahead when it impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left rear quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inattention and lack of experience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered head injuries and abrasions in a crash involving a sedan and multiple parked SUVs on Halsey Street. The unlicensed sedan driver was conscious and restrained. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Halsey Street at 4:05 AM involving a sedan traveling west and several parked SUVs. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was unlicensed, which is a critical driver error noted in the data. The impact points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the front and rear bumpers of the parked SUVs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision resulted in injury to the sedan driver, emphasizing systemic dangers related to impaired and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn, striking each other’s right side and front ends. A 64-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and remained conscious. The crash involved traffic control disregard, highlighting driver error in a multi-vehicle impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:25 involving two SUVs traveling west and south. The point of impact was the right side doors of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 64-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of one SUV was injured, sustaining chest injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman suffered full-body bruises after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused significant injury and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2018 Ford SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left front quarter panel, causing contusions and bruises to her entire body. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injury severity level 3. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body contusions after a collision caused by driver inattention and following too closely. The crash occurred on Brooklyn Avenue, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Brooklyn Avenue involving a bicyclist and an unspecified vehicle traveling south. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions across his entire body. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bicyclist's bike was struck on the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain proper attention and safe following distance directly contributed to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Lewis Avenue. The sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and elbow-lower-arm-hand injury.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Lewis Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a westbound sedan making a right turn. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan, a 2006 Honda, showed no vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or other violations are explicitly noted in the data. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicles are turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15