Hit-and-Run City: Blood on the Streets, Silence in City Hall

A southbound SUV struck two parked SUVs on Highland Place, injuring its driver. The impact damaged the right front and rear quarter panels of the parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver impairment in the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:19 AM on Highland Place in Brooklyn, a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with two parked SUVs. The moving vehicle impacted the right front quarter panel of one parked SUV and the right rear quarter panel of another. The driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the parked vehicles, emphasizing the dangers posed by impaired driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at 7:20 p.m. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police report cites unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel and right side doors of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue at 19:20 involving two sedans traveling north and west. The collision impacted the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. A 55-year-old female occupant was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans traveling south on Linwood Street collided front-to-back. The driver of the front vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash that injured a 50-year-old woman.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling southbound on Linwood Street in Brooklyn when they collided. The impact occurred at the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the trailing vehicle. The driver of the front sedan, a 50-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of impact. No ejections or other injuries were reported. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A collision between a sedan and an SUV on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn injured four female occupants. Both drivers and two passengers suffered shock and bodily injuries. The crash involved impact to the right and left front bumpers, causing damage and trauma.

According to the police report, at 19:43 on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2022 sedan traveling north and a 2023 SUV traveling south collided while both were starting in traffic. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors from a right front bumper impact, while the SUV was damaged at its left front bumper. Four female occupants were injured: the 19-year-old sedan driver with back pain, a 46-year-old SUV driver with chest injury, and two 21-year-old female passengers in the sedan, all experiencing shock and injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes for all involved persons, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 62-year-old woman driving east on Belmont Avenue suffered head injuries and whiplash after her sedan struck a parked vehicle. The impact damaged the right front bumper of her car and the left front bumper of the parked car. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, at 12:40 PM on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn, a 62-year-old female driver was involved in a collision with a parked sedan. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report indicates the driver was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the right front bumper of her 2017 Toyota sedan against the left front bumper of a parked 2024 Mitsubishi sedan. No specific contributing factors or driver errors were cited in the report. The incident involved multiple vehicles, but only the driver of the moving sedan was injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV collided with him on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic control, causing the cyclist to suffer facial injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old male bicyclist was traveling south when he was struck on his left side doors by a westbound SUV going straight ahead. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both parties. The SUV's point of impact was its left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's left front end. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond the traffic control disregard. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, leading to serious injury of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 73-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries when an SUV backing west on Elderts Lane struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian conscious but severely hurt.

According to the police report, a 2013 Honda SUV was backing west on Elderts Lane near Liberty Avenue at 7:15 PM when it struck a 73-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver and distraction as the contributing factors, without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 7-year-old passenger suffered a neck injury and concussion. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. The child remained conscious but seriously hurt. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:52 AM. Both vehicles were traveling west and impacted each other with their left front bumpers. The crash injured a 7-year-old male passenger seated in the rear of one SUV. He sustained a neck injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the child's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver contributing factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers of both SUVs. The report focuses on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting injury to the child passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered a neck injury described as whiplash in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved two vehicles traveling east, with impact on the left side doors of a sedan and right front bumper of an unspecified vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:39 AM near 1630 Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. Two vehicles were involved: a 2022 Nissan sedan with two occupants traveling east and an unspecified vehicle also traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The injured party was a 24-year-old female front passenger in the sedan, who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger was not ejected and her safety equipment use is unknown. The crash narrative and contributing factors remain unspecified, focusing attention on the collision impact and resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided, impacting the left side doors of one vehicle. The 20-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Both drivers were licensed, and the crash occurred without specified contributing factors.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on Belt Parkway when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of the 2018 Ford sedan and the right front bumper of the 2014 Toyota sedan. The 20-year-old male driver of the Ford sedan, who was conscious and not ejected, sustained a neck injury characterized as whiplash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in injury to the Ford driver, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Toyota.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 60-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling north, struck her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was incoherent and bleeding at the scene.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling north on Liberty Avenue struck her at an intersection near Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and was reported incoherent with minor bleeding and head injuries. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and pedestrian injury without assigning blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 23-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered a head injury and partial ejection after a collision in Brooklyn. The crash involved unsafe speed and struck the moped’s left rear quarter panel. The driver was left in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 in Brooklyn near 185 Wortman Avenue. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling east going straight ahead when the collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of his vehicle. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver was partially ejected and sustained a head injury classified with injury severity level 3. He was not wearing any safety equipment and was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The other vehicle involved, a 2012 Audi registered in New Jersey, sustained no damage. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing instead on the driver’s unsafe speed and unlicensed status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A southbound SUV collided with another vehicle's right side doors on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. Both male occupants of the SUV suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Jamaica Avenue and Miller Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:58 PM. A 2010 Toyota SUV traveling southbound struck the right side doors of another vehicle traveling eastbound. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old man, and his 64-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining head and neck injuries with whiplash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The collision damage was concentrated on the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls in Brooklyn's busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved driver distraction, with the scooter striking another vehicle head-on. The injured man remained conscious despite his trauma.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on Dumont Avenue was involved in a crash at approximately 7:30 PM. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter struck the center front end of another vehicle traveling south. The injured driver was conscious at the scene and wore a helmet, though no other contributing victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the e-scooter. The data highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Dawn broke in Brooklyn as an SUV ran a signal on Wortman Avenue. Steel struck a 57-year-old man. The city stirred; he did not. His body lay still, crushed in the road, another life ended by disregard behind the wheel.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on Wortman Avenue near Georgia Avenue disregarded a traffic control device in the early morning hours. The report states the vehicle "ran the signal" and struck a 57-year-old man who was in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. No evidence in the report suggests any contributing behavior by the victim. The impact occurred away from an intersection, with the SUV's center front end colliding with the pedestrian. The narrative underscores the violence of the crash: "Steel met flesh. The light changed. He did not."

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 19-year-old male driver suffered a fractured leg after a crash involving multiple SUVs in Brooklyn. The police report cites alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near Pennsylvania Avenue around 12:40 a.m. The 19-year-old male driver, who was also an occupant, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle at the time of the crash. Multiple SUVs were involved, with damage noted on the left side doors and front bumpers. The driver held a valid New York license. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the police report. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving combined with failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing Pennsylvania Avenue outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at 8 p.m.

According to the police report, at 8 p.m., a pick-up truck traveling east on Pennsylvania Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The point of impact was the truck's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided at Forbell Street and Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles sustained center-end impacts. Two 18-year-old rear passengers suffered neck contusions but were conscious and restrained. The crash involved a parked vehicle struck by a moving sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:00 on Forbell Street near Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2020 Toyota sedan was parked facing north when it was struck at the center back end by another sedan traveling straight ahead. The impact caused injuries to two 18-year-old male rear passengers, both conscious and wearing lap belts, who suffered neck contusions classified as injury severity 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision was between a parked vehicle and a moving vehicle, with damage concentrated at the center rear and center front ends respectively. No ejections or pedestrian involvement were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 72-year-old woman crossing Ashford Street with the signal was struck and injured. The driver failed to obey traffic control and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and upper arm injury, highlighting dangerous driver behavior at intersections.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashford Street and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 5:55 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been minor in force but severe in consequence. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and distraction directly contributed to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inattentive drivers ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. A 43-year-old female rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The 43-year-old female occupant, seated in the left rear passenger position of one sedan, sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The male driver of the southbound 2019 Toyota sedan was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18