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

A 34-year-old woman crossing Sutter Avenue in a marked crosswalk was struck by a vehicle traveling west. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the left front bumper. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Sutter Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity level of 3, but remained conscious. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper, consistent with the point of impact. This incident highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians outside of intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash unfolded from driver inattention and distraction, leaving all victims conscious but hurt in the wreck’s violent impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Linden Boulevard collided with a center back-end to center front-end impact. The crash involved a 2009 Nissan sedan and a 2017 sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. Three occupants—one driver and two passengers—were injured, each sustaining neck injuries consistent with whiplash. All victims were conscious at the scene and none were ejected from their vehicles. The driver of the first sedan was a 40-year-old male, and the passengers were a 36-year-old male and a 42-year-old female. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision’s violent impact and driver distraction highlight systemic dangers on this Brooklyn corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A distracted driver triggered a collision involving a van and taxi on Sutter Avenue. The van driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock but not ejected. The crash damaged multiple vehicles’ front and side panels, revealing systemic risk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:31 AM on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating a failure to maintain focus behind the wheel. The incident involved three vehicles: a van, a taxi, and a school bus. The van, traveling north, collided with the taxi heading east, impacting the van's center front end and the taxi's right side doors. The van driver, a 41-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and its role in multi-vehicle collisions in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 28-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock after his sedan struck an object head-on during a right turn on Erskine Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was restrained but reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Erskine Street, Brooklyn, at 1:54 a.m. The driver was operating a 2008 Acura sedan traveling east and was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the same area. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. He suffered injuries to his entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists two unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash was a single-vehicle event, highlighting driver error or loss of control as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling west struck parked vehicles on Highland Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:44 on Highland Boulevard in Brooklyn. A westbound sedan driven by a 32-year-old female occupant collided with multiple parked vehicles. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the collision. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The impact points included the sedan's right front bumper and damage to the parked cars' rear and quarter panels. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance as the cause of injury and damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two bicyclists suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck their bike from behind on Linden Boulevard. Both victims were conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:14 on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 2020 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bike carrying two bicyclists from behind. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the bike's center back end. Both bicyclists, a 27-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old female passenger, were injured with abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. Neither bicyclist was wearing safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A multi-vehicle collision on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn injured a front-seat passenger. The crash involved a sedan and a pick-up truck. Unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control by drivers caused the impact, leaving the passenger with neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:02 on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a sedan traveling east and a pick-up truck making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the pick-up truck. The report cites driver errors of unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. A 51-year-old male front passenger in one of the sedans was injured, suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver failure to obey traffic controls and maintain safe speeds in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old girl crossing Sutter Avenue was struck by a 2004 Mercedes. Her body broke under the car’s weight. She remained conscious, her screams echoing through the Brooklyn night. The street bore witness to her pain, the city’s danger unyielding.

According to the police report, a 2004 Mercedes struck a 16-year-old girl as she crossed Sutter Avenue near Doscher Street in Brooklyn. The report states the girl was crossing without a signal when the vehicle hit her, resulting in crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact: 'Her body broke under the weight. She stayed conscious. The street echoed with her screams.' No driver actions or errors were cited in the police report, nor were any contributing factors attributed to the driver. The only victim behavior noted was that she was 'crossing without a signal.' The report does not mention any other circumstances or vehicle types involved. The focus remains on the violence of the impact and the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn, striking each other’s right side and front end. A 41-year-old front-seat passenger was partially ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:48 on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles traveling north and west. The northbound SUV was struck on its right side doors by the westbound SUV’s center front end. The front passenger, a 41-year-old woman, was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness, sustaining head injuries and abrasions. The report explicitly lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were licensed females. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old woman driving a station wagon suffered chest injuries and a concussion after an SUV struck her vehicle from behind on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Police cite other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 44-year-old female driver of a station wagon sustained chest injuries and a concussion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved a 2019 GMC SUV traveling westbound that struck the station wagon from the center back end. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The station wagon driver was unrestrained and did not use safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to her actions. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead prior to impact. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A collision between an SUV and a moped on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn left the moped driver ejected and injured. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic controls, causing a concussion and full-body injuries to the moped driver.

According to the police report, at 4:51 AM on Jamaica Avenue near Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling south and a moped traveling east. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including a concussion. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The SUV had two occupants and sustained front-end damage. The moped's point of impact was its center front end, indicating a direct collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as speeding and ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike rider traveling west collided with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The rider suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. The sedan was stationary at impact.

At 8:35 p.m. in Brooklyn near 792 New Lots Avenue, an e-bike rider traveling west struck a parked sedan, according to the police report. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end, causing the rider to sustain facial abrasions and an injury severity rating of 3. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan was parked and suffered damage classified as 'Other.' The police report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the e-bike rider. No driver errors by the sedan operator were specified. The report does not list any contributing factors related to helmet use or crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped traveling south on New Jersey Avenue hit a pedestrian working on a car at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the moped operator.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian who was pushing or working on a car at the intersection with Riverdale Avenue around 3:15 a.m. The pedestrian, a conscious male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which also sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian's presence at the intersection and the moped's straight travel direction are noted, but no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were cited. The crash highlights driver error and systemic danger at this Brooklyn intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV with defective brakes struck a parked sedan on Lincoln Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash exposed mechanical failure as a critical factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lincoln Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:55 p.m. The collision involved a 2017 Ford SUV traveling south that struck a parked 2015 Lexus sedan. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure on the SUV. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV was slowing or stopping before impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the right front bumper. The parked sedan was hit at its center back end. No driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were reported, highlighting the role of vehicle malfunction in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Belt Parkway. The rear driver, a 58-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The crash caused center rear and front damage to the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:05 on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, a 2015 Ford driven by a 58-year-old licensed female driver, struck the center back end of the front 2021 Honda sedan. The impact caused center back end damage to the Ford and center front end damage to the Honda. The Ford driver, an occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision type and damage indicate a failure to maintain safe following distance or attention by the rear driver, a common driver error in rear-end crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when her sedan was struck at the center front end. The crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, highlighting confusion as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, at 11:27 AM. The vehicle, a 2023 Dodge sedan traveling north, sustained center front end damage. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating driver confusion played a role in the collision. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not attribute fault to the victim or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old man suffered head injuries when a sedan making a left turn hit him at an intersection on Linden Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a violent impact that left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:13 on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Honda sedan. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old male scooter driver suffered head injuries and shock after a collision on Crescent Street in Brooklyn. The rider was not wearing a helmet and complained of pain and nausea. The scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male scooter driver was injured in a crash on Crescent Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it sustained damage to the left front bumper. The rider was not ejected but suffered head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, but the rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The focus remains on the scooter driver’s injuries and the impact to the vehicle, with no indication of victim fault or additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 45-year-old woman was struck while crossing New Jersey Avenue at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred without any noted driver errors or contributing factors from the pedestrian, highlighting unclear circumstances around the collision.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 7:03 AM on New Jersey Avenue near Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after impact. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian contributing factors were listed in the report. The absence of identified driver errors or contributing factors leaves the precise cause of the collision unclear, but the incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing Pennsylvania Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruising and arm injuries in the Brooklyn intersection crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred around 8:50 p.m. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18