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

A 30-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction led to a knee and lower leg injury. The pedestrian suffered shock and pain, highlighting systemic dangers at Brooklyn intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:40. A 30-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the risks posed by driver errors, particularly inexperience and distraction, at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash on Gates Avenue. The collision involved an e-scooter and was caused by driver inattention. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and an e-scooter. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center back end of the bike. No damage was reported to the vehicles involved. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver fell asleep behind the wheel, triggering a chain collision involving multiple SUVs on Wilson Avenue. The impact injured a 42-year-old male driver, who suffered full-body trauma and shock. Police cite improper lane usage and driver fatigue as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:41. The primary contributing factors were 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and the driver 'Fell Asleep.' The collision involved multiple Station Wagons/SUVs, with one driver sustaining injuries described as 'Entire Body' trauma and emotional shock. The injured driver, a 42-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors, specifically fatigue leading to falling asleep and improper lane changes, as the cause of the crash. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling northwest struck a parked sedan on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. The solo rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northwest when he collided with a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary, facing north, with no occupants inside. The motorcycle driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No damage was noted on the motorcycle, while the sedan sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding and inexperienced vehicle operators, with no fault attributed to the parked vehicle or its absence of occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit him on Wilson Ave in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash involved unsafe speed by the driver, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on Wilson Ave in Brooklyn struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a possibly low-speed impact, but the pedestrian still suffered significant injury. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the pedestrian. The driver’s failure to control speed created a dangerous situation resulting in harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear right bumper of a bus making a right turn on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a neck injury and concussion. Driver distraction and alcohol involvement contributed to the crash, with limited view cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:28 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A bus was making a right turn when a sedan traveling east struck its right rear bumper. The sedan driver’s errors included driver inattention and distraction, compounded by alcohol involvement and a limited view. The sedan’s front passenger, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury and concussion but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The bus sustained no damage and had one licensed male driver. The report highlights driver error on the sedan’s part as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl suffered a concussion and head injury after a northbound SUV struck her at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Menahan Street. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle’s left front bumper made impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and head injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was left in shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus hit a 15-year-old girl as she crossed St. Nicholas Avenue with the signal. Blood marked the crosswalk. The bus kept moving. The girl stayed conscious, head bleeding, as the street bore silent witness to the violence of traffic.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on St. Nicholas Avenue struck a 15-year-old girl in the crosswalk at Stanhope Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' when the collision occurred. The girl suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Blood pooled on white paint,' underscoring the violence of the impact. The bus did not stop and was described as 'unmarked.' Police list the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' but the report makes clear the pedestrian was in the intersection, acting lawfully, with the signal in her favor. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the facts highlight the systemic dangers faced by pedestrians even when following traffic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a 62-year-old bicyclist traveling southwest on Central Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Central Ave near Cooper St in Brooklyn. A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The 62-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped tore through Bushwick Ave. Distraction ruled. The driver, helmetless, flew headfirst and bled. The passenger, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the face. Both ejected. Both broken. Night swallowed their cries.

Two people suffered serious injuries when a moped crashed on Bushwick Ave near Halsey St, according to the police report. The report states both the driver, a 30-year-old man, and the passenger, a 25-year-old woman, were ejected from the moped. The driver, who wore no helmet, sustained severe head lacerations. The passenger, who wore a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor for both individuals. The narrative notes, 'Distraction rode with them through the dark.' No other vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the mention of helmet use after driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street in Brooklyn at 8 a.m. Both drivers were distracted, causing a right-side impact. A 37-year-old female driver suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver, a 37-year-old woman traveling north and going straight ahead, was struck on the right front bumper. The other driver, a licensed male operating a 2014 Ford SUV traveling east and making a left turn, impacted the right side doors of the female driver's vehicle. Both drivers had contributing factors listed as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The female driver was injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.

A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured with facial abrasions when a pick-up truck made a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inexperience caused the collision, striking the cyclist’s right rear quarter panel.

At 8:28 p.m. on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a pick-up truck traveling northeast made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the collision occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the bike and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The truck driver, a licensed female from Virginia, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers making left turns in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.

A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a sedan on Hart Street near Evergreen Avenue. Thrown, crushed against a parked car. Head trauma. He died there. The driver disregarded traffic control, according to the police report.

A 26-year-old e-bike rider was killed on Hart Street near Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn when a sedan struck him, according to the police report. The report states the collision occurred at 2:48 a.m. The e-bike rider was thrown and crushed against a parked car, suffering fatal head trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The sedan's driver failed to obey traffic controls, leading directly to the deadly impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was ejected and died at the scene. The crash involved two sedans—one moving, one parked—and an e-bike. The focus remains on the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control, which proved fatal for the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15