Five Dead in Brooklyn: How Many More Will It Take?

A moped crashed on Central Avenue at Noll Street. The driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The street stayed open. The city’s danger for riders remains plain.

A moped traveling south on Central Avenue at Noll Street in Brooklyn was involved in a crash. The 38-year-old male driver suffered a fractured lower leg and dislocation. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The moped struck the left side doors, sustaining damage. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were parked. Alcohol played a role. Two men, one 65, one 32, were involved. One driver was incoherent. Injuries were reported. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met metal. No pedestrians hurt.

Two vehicles, a sedan and a pickup, collided on Wilson Avenue near Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were parked at the time of the crash. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Four men, ages 32 and 65, were involved. One 65-year-old driver was described as incoherent after the crash. Injuries were reported among the occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a key factor in the crash. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Flushing and Bushwick. Metal slammed metal. Two men hurt—one in the head, one in the leg. Police cite unsafe speed. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. Danger rides with speed in Brooklyn.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a Ford sedan making a left turn and a Nissan sedan going straight. Two men, ages 36 and 49, suffered injuries—one to the head, one to the lower leg and foot. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue near Eastern Parkway. Two people were ejected. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The crash left bodies broken and the street scarred.

A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred on Bushwick Avenue at the intersection with Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck each other head-on at the center front ends. Two people were ejected from their vehicles. One moped driver, age 34, was injured and described as incoherent. A 33-year-old passenger in the sedan was also injured and ejected, suffering injuries to her entire body. Another occupant and both drivers sustained unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for all involved. The moped driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist on Central Avenue near Halsey Street. The cyclist suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The crash left the cyclist injured. The street saw another vulnerable road user harmed by a car.

A crash on Central Avenue at Halsey Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it struck the cyclist. The police report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash highlights the danger posed to cyclists by inattentive drivers and close following distances. No vehicle damage was reported, but the human cost was clear: another cyclist hurt on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi slammed into a stopped pick-up on Moffat Street. The crash left a woman in the back seat hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal crumpled. Traffic halted. The street bore the mark of another careless moment behind the wheel.

A taxi traveling north on Moffat Street struck the rear of a stopped pick-up truck. According to the police report, the crash involved a pick-up and a taxi, both with licensed drivers. The taxi carried three occupants. A 59-year-old woman in the right rear seat of the taxi suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The pick-up truck was stopped in traffic when it was hit. The impact crushed the center back end of the truck and the left front bumper of the taxi. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on Bushwick Avenue. An SUV struck the back of a sedan. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed busy. Metal met metal. Pain followed.

A crash unfolded on Bushwick Avenue at Aberdeen Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV hit the rear of a sedan. One woman, age 42, was injured in the shoulder and reported pain and shock. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling south and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No safety equipment or helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risks when drivers lose focus and follow too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal struck metal on Bushwick Avenue. Three people hurt. A child and two adults bruised and shocked. Police blame driver distraction. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A crash involving multiple sedans on Bushwick Avenue at Stewart Street in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 12-year-old boy and two adults. According to the police report, the collision occurred as vehicles traveled straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The injured included a female driver, a male driver, and a young front-seat passenger, all suffering contusions and shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows no helmet or signal violations. The crash highlights the persistent threat posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Flushing Avenue near Sumner Place. One driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles showed heavy bumper damage. Police cite driver inexperience as a factor. The street fell silent after the impact.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided while making left turns on Flushing Avenue at Sumner Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles suffered significant bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants were listed but did not report injuries. The police report does not specify further details about the crash sequence. Driver inexperience stands out as the key factor in this late-night collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and an SUV collided at Central and Myrtle Avenues. Two men drove. A woman and a man suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The crash left bodies aching and cars damaged. Streets stayed dangerous. No one walked away unchanged.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at the intersection of Central Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a westbound sedan and a southbound SUV making a left turn. Two people were injured: a 63-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger and a 43-year-old man driving. Both reported whiplash and bodily pain. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the SUV was hit at the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond the listed driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and SUV collided on Bushwick Ave near Pilling St. Two moped riders were ejected and hurt. Police cite improper lane use. The crash left bodies bruised and shaken. Steel struck flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash on Bushwick Ave at Pilling St in Brooklyn involved a moped and an SUV. Two people on the moped—a 29-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female passenger—were ejected and injured. The passenger suffered leg injuries; the driver had upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV was making a right turn; the moped was going straight. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver wore a helmet. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW sedan hit a woman crossing at Flushing and Stewart. She suffered leg injuries and shock. The crash left pain and confusion. Obstruction or debris played a role. The street turned violent in a heartbeat.

A BMW sedan traveling south on Flushing Avenue at Stewart Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 27-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and pain. Two passengers and the driver in the sedan were listed as uninjured. The police report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The collision underscores the danger faced by people on foot when streets are blocked or visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a man crossing Bushwick Ave with the signal. The crash left him with a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. The man lay shocked. Metal and flesh met in the Brooklyn dark.

A 56-year-old man crossing Bushwick Ave at Stewart St was struck by a southbound sedan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' at the intersection when the crash occurred. The man suffered a concussion and injuries to his arm and hand, and was left in shock. The driver, a 69-year-old man, was listed as inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The police report names 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The facts point to a moment of driver error and a vulnerable pedestrian hurt in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. Metal hit metal. Three men suffered injuries—shoulders, backs, pain. The crash came from a bad turn. Failure to yield. Sirens cut through Brooklyn night. Streets stayed dangerous. No one walked away unchanged.

Two sedans crashed at Bushwick Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. Three male occupants, ages 33 and 40, were injured. According to the police report, the collision involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' One driver and two passengers suffered injuries to the back and upper arm, with complaints of pain, whiplash, and bruising. Both vehicles were making left turns when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Lap belts were used by the injured. The crash underscores the persistent danger for vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A diesel truck and a sedan collided on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered whiplash and shock. The crash left several passengers shaken. Police cited an oversized vehicle as the main factor. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a diesel tractor truck and a sedan occurred on Gates Avenue at Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved an 'Oversized Vehicle.' One driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash and shock. Several passengers in both vehicles were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The police report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as the contributing factor in the crash. The truck struck the sedan's left rear bumper, damaging the center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk oversized vehicles pose on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter hit a woman crossing Knickerbocker Avenue at Suydam Street. She suffered a fractured arm. The driver was distracted. The street was busy. The crash left the pedestrian in shock. The scooter kept going straight. No vehicle damage.

A 38-year-old woman was injured when an e-scooter struck her at the intersection of Knickerbocker Avenue and Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her arm and was left in shock. The e-scooter was traveling north and going straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any vehicle damage or helmet use. The data shows the pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive operation of motorized vehicles in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck turned right at unsafe speed. An e-bike rider was struck and thrown. The cyclist suffered facial injuries. Passengers in the truck were shaken. The crash left bruises and fear on Bushwick Ave. Speed and improper lane use fueled the impact.

A collision on Bushwick Ave at Himrod St in Brooklyn involved a box truck and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and injured in the face, suffering contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The box truck, registered in New Jersey, was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Two truck occupants, including the driver, were involved but their injuries were unspecified. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary factors were the truck's speed and improper lane use. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a cyclist at Wyckoff Avenue. The crash left the rider with leg abrasions. Both vehicles moved south. Police cite improper lane use. The cyclist survived. The street saw another wound, another mark in Brooklyn’s tally.

A crash at 91 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both the sedan and the bike were traveling south when the crash occurred. The cyclist was conscious after the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the cyclist was not ejected. This crash adds to the ongoing danger faced by people on bikes in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left on Woodbine. The driver was distracted. The car hit a cyclist. The cyclist was thrown from his bike. He suffered a hip injury. Blood pooled on the street. The crash left him bruised and shaken.

A crash on Woodbine Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist traveled straight ahead. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a hip contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan struck the cyclist with its left front bumper. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to anyone else. The police report highlights driver distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 26-year-old man walking along Bushwick Ave at Dekalb Ave. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abdominal injuries. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The car showed no damage.

A sedan struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of Bushwick Ave and Dekalb Ave. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn when the vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian, who was walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was reported conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan had no reported damage. No helmet or signaling issues were cited. The incident highlights the danger posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14