Brooklyn Bleeds While City Waits: Demand Action, Not Excuses

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-scooter traveling west on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered full-body injuries, entering shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:37 on Linden Boulevard near Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter heading west. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the left turn maneuver. No contributing factors related to the e-scooter rider were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV, parked on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn, was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a sedan traveling west. The impact caused head injuries and concussions to the sedan’s driver and front-seat passenger, both semiconscious or in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:49 on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2014 Jeep SUV was parked when a 2012 Acura sedan traveling west struck its left rear quarter panel with the sedan’s right front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a male, and front-seat passenger, a female, both suffered head injuries and concussions. The driver was in shock, and the passenger was semiconscious. Both occupants were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors for both injured occupants as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers of impacts involving parked vehicles and moving traffic in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and eastbound sedan collided at Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. Impact struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. Four occupants suffered full-body injuries and shock, all restrained and complaining of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:27 on Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, involving a northbound 2020 Mercedes SUV and an eastbound 2020 Nissan sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors and left front quarter panel, while the sedan’s center front end and left front bumper were impacted. Four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with full-body trauma and shock, all wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factors for all occupants as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injuries and vehicle damage indicate a significant side-impact collision between the two vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle with two occupants collided with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcycle driver struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. A 9-year-old child passenger suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:26 AM in Brooklyn near 2676 Linden Boulevard. A 2023 motorcycle traveling north, driven by an unlicensed male, was going straight ahead when it collided with a 2023 Jeep SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the motorcycle’s center front end and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The motorcycle carried two occupants, including a 9-year-old male passenger who was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The child was not ejected and wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor, highlighting a failure in licensing compliance. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck a parked vehicle on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper lane usage by the moving vehicle, causing left-side damage and injury to the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 19:25. The collision involved a 2013 Acura SUV traveling east that struck a parked vehicle. The contributing factor cited was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane management. The 65-year-old male driver of the moving vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was reported on the left side doors of the moving SUV and on the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan struck a parked northbound vehicle on Elderts Lane, injuring two occupants with neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite aggressive driving as the primary cause. Both injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Elderts Lane in Brooklyn at 13:11. The collision involved two sedans: a southbound 2023 Kia driven by a licensed male and a parked 2017 Toyota. The Kia's center front end impacted the Toyota's center back end. The report identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. Two female occupants in the Kia, a 13-year-old driver and a 23-year-old front passenger, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, both conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the Kia and the back end of the Toyota. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were noted. The data highlights driver error—specifically aggressive driving—as the cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Jamaica Avenue struck a 31-year-old man emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip abrasions. The driver was speeding and turning improperly during a police pursuit, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:33 p.m. A sedan involved in a police pursuit was traveling north when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his upper leg and hip, described as abrasions, and remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and improper turning as contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s location and action were noted, but no contributing factors were attributed to him. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers engaging in high-speed maneuvers and improper turns during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after a GMC sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain early in the morning.

According to the police report, a GMC sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue collided with a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:23 a.m. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the critical danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a head injury and shock after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash involved two sedans on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn, with impact to the center front and back ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans traveling northbound. The injured party was a 79-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt, who sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Honda sedan struck the rear of the Jeep sedan, damaging the center front end of the Honda and the center back end of the Jeep. The Jeep was parked at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which caused serious injury to a vulnerable elderly driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver errors included improper turning and disregarding traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Siclen Avenue near Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:40 PM. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight southbound. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the driver's contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision impact was on the left front bumper of the sedan, confirming the improper turn as the cause. The report highlights driver error as the central cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Nine occupants, including children and adults, suffered whiplash and body injuries. Drivers were licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified. Impact damaged center front ends, leaving all conscious but injured.

According to the police report, at 19:11 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans traveling west collided. The first vehicle, a 2023 Volkswagen sedan driven by a licensed female, sustained center front end damage. The second vehicle, a 2018 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male, also suffered center front end damage with impact at the right front bumper. A third 2023 Honda sedan traveling north was involved with front end damage as well. Nine occupants, including drivers and passengers ranging from infants to adults, were injured with complaints of whiplash and injuries to the back, neck, and entire body. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly cited. The collision's severity caused multiple injuries but no details indicate victim fault or behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on at a Brooklyn intersection. Both drivers, a 36-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting dangerous vehicular errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:20 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles traveling north and east. Both drivers were licensed New York residents. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound SUV and the right front bumper of the eastbound SUV. Both drivers were injured with back pain and shock, wearing lap belts and not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, underscoring the systemic dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver failed to yield, striking a 44-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. The impact fractured the pedestrian's lower leg and foot, leaving him incoherent and severely injured at the intersection in Brooklyn late at night.

According to the police report, at 22:54 on Atlantic Avenue near Warwick Street in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling west struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old man, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported incoherent at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An eastbound e-scooter collided with an unspecified vehicle on Atlantic Avenue. The 23-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected, suffering facial contusions. The crash caused no damage to the other vehicle, highlighting a violent impact focused on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:57 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling eastbound when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle also traveling eastbound. The e-scooter driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a contusion and bruising to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only 'Unspecified' factors for the injured rider. The other vehicle involved showed no damage and had no occupants. The violent impact and ejection underscore the vulnerability of the e-scooter rider in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a halted taxi on Bradford Street, folding metal violently. A 25-year-old woman in the back seat, belted, suffered crushing injuries. Shock held her still as the street fell silent, the impact brutal and unforgiving.

According to the police report, at 2:06 p.m. on Bradford Street near Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east struck a halted taxi from behind. The impact occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the sedan, crumpling metal severely. A 25-year-old woman, seated in the left rear passenger seat of the taxi and wearing a lap belt, sustained crushing injuries to her entire body and remained still, held by shock. The report lists no specific driver errors but the collision’s nature—a sedan hitting a stopped vehicle from behind—indicates a failure to prevent rear-end collisions. Both vehicles were traveling east, with the taxi stopped and the sedan moving straight ahead. No contributing factors were specified for either driver. The focus is on the violent impact and the severe harm inflicted on the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east collided with a parked SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The impact ejected a 46-year-old female passenger from the moped, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s failure to avoid the parked vehicle led to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Fulton Street struck the left side doors of a parked 2022 SUV. The moped’s front center end collided with the SUV’s left side, resulting in significant vehicle damage. The moped carried two occupants, including a 46-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat who was ejected during the crash. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The SUV was stationary at the time, indicating the moped driver failed to yield or maintain control to avoid the parked vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the passenger or note any victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors involving parked vehicles in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east on Atlantic Avenue struck another vehicle from behind. The impact injured a 70-year-old female passenger in the taxi, causing back injuries and shock. The collision damaged the center back end of the taxi and the front of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2016 taxi traveling eastbound on Atlantic Avenue collided with the rear of another vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. The taxi had two occupants, including a 70-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered back injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver of the taxi was licensed and male. The collision caused injury to the passenger and vehicle damage but the report does not attribute fault to the passenger or provide any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. The crash highlights driver failure to yield at a busy Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Autumn Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:38 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report identifies no contributing factors from the pedestrian's actions but implies driver error, specifically failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, but the absence of pedestrian fault and the pedestrian's lawful crossing underscore driver responsibility in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered a back contusion after a northbound SUV struck her outside an intersection on Georgia Avenue. Police cite driver distraction and alcohol involvement as key factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the roadway near a parked box truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 Chevrolet SUV traveling north struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The SUV's front center end collided with the pedestrian, while a parked box truck was damaged at its rear center. The driver held a permit license and was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's alcohol involvement is noted but not cited as a cause. The focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention and the presence of alcohol influencing the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man suffered a concussion and hip injury after a taxi hit him while crossing Pitkin Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, striking the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Pitkin Avenue struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact occurred on the taxi’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injury, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally at a marked crosswalk. There are no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15