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

A driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling south struck the left rear bumper of his vehicle. The impact caused whiplash and left the driver conscious but injured. The crash occurred near Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 12:55 a.m. near 609 Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old male driver was injured when a 2023 Nissan SUV, traveling south, collided with the left rear bumper of his vehicle, which was parked. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report notes the driver was conscious and not ejected. There are no contributing factors listed for either driver, and no mention of victim error. The collision was caused by the SUV striking the parked vehicle from behind, indicating a failure to maintain control or proper attention by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A man pushes a stalled Tesla on Conduit Boulevard. An unlicensed Nissan SUV slams into him from behind. His leg is crushed and torn open, blood steaming on wet pavement. The impact leaves him semiconscious, mangled by steel and speed.

At 4:03 a.m. on Conduit Boulevard near Forbell Street, a man pushing a stalled Tesla was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report identifies the SUV driver as unlicensed and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The collision impacted the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the Tesla. The victim’s leg was crushed, resulting in severe injury and amputation. The man was not at an intersection and was engaged in pushing the vehicle when hit. The police report does not list any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver error and hazardous road conditions as the cause of this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 35-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on Atlantic Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, leaving her in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian, indicating the driver’s maneuver was the primary cause. The driver’s failure to yield while making a left turn created a dangerous situation for the pedestrian legally crossing the street. No other vehicle occupants were involved, and the pedestrian was not ejected or cited for any contributing behavior. This incident underscores the risks posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 64-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked sedan. The bike's center back end impacted the car while both traveled westbound near New Lots Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:43 near New Lots Avenue. A 64-year-old male bicyclist, traveling westbound, collided with the left side doors of a parked 2011 Nissan sedan. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bike's center back end struck the sedan's left side doors. The sedan was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. No contributing factors or driver errors were explicitly cited in the report. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The report focuses on the impact between the moving bicycle and the parked vehicle, highlighting the systemic danger posed by parked cars obstructing or interacting with active bike lanes or travel paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 39-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder after a Chevrolet SUV disregarded traffic control on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling west, the bike south, both going straight when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:10 PM. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling west, carrying four occupants, with a licensed male driver. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was traveling south and was ejected from his bike during the collision. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact, and no safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 32-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a sedan. The driver failed to pay attention while making a left turn. The rider suffered a knee injury and was conscious at the scene.

The crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a 32-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by a sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield properly. The rider sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, classified as a severity level 3 injury. The driver’s inattention and improper lane usage contributed to the collision. The rider was wearing a helmet, but it was not a motorcycle helmet, as he was on an e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A driver was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on New Lots Avenue. The impact caused significant damage. Emergency responders treated the driver for a knee injury. Speed was a factor in the collision.

A crash occurred on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a 32-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the driver suffered a knee injury, described as a fracture and dislocation. The collision involved multiple sedans, with the driver traveling at an unsafe speed. The report notes, 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other details about safety equipment were provided. The driver was conscious at the scene but required medical attention for his injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 14-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV traveling west hit her in the head. The girl suffered abrasions and a serious head injury. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Liberty Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Honda SUV traveling west struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The girl sustained a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage after the collision. The pedestrian's injury severity was rated as serious (level 3). No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a U-turn. The other went straight. The impact hit the left front bumper of one and the left rear quarter of the other. A 35-year-old driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling straight east while the other was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the first SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the second. A 35-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 62-year-old woman was hit by a westbound bus on Van Siclen Avenue. She was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The bus driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Van Siclen Avenue struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver failed to notice the pedestrian in time, leading to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No damage was reported to the bus. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Mercedes SUV struck two sedans stopped in traffic on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The 84-year-old male sedan driver was injured and went into shock. All vehicles were traveling south. The SUV hit the center back ends of both sedans.

According to the police report, a 2020 Mercedes SUV traveling south on Bushwick Avenue struck two sedans stopped in traffic. The SUV impacted the center front end, while the sedans suffered center back end damage. The 84-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured and experienced shock. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. Both drivers were licensed and stopped in traffic before the collision. No ejections occurred, and the injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before impact. The front passenger in one car suffered back injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:13 p.m. Both vehicles were parked prior to the crash. The front passenger in one sedan, a 53-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. There were no ejections. Driver errors include unsafe speed. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the right rear quarter panel of the other. A 24-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling west, the other north, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the westbound car and the right rear quarter panel of the northbound car. A 24-year-old female occupant in the northbound vehicle was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries in a late-night crash on Crescent Street. The SUV struck an object with its right front bumper while making a left turn. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the impact.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver operating a 2015 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Crescent Street when the vehicle collided with an object on the right side, damaging the right side doors. The driver sustained head injuries and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected, and the air bag deployed during the collision. No other persons or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred at 11:26 p.m., highlighting the dangers of excessive speed and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. One vehicle went straight west; the other made a left turn southbound. Police cited traffic control disregard as a cause. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 71-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved one vehicle traveling straight west and another making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the left side doors of the other. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The injured occupant was the driver of the turning vehicle. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a 42-year-old male e-biker on Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash. The biker wore a helmet and was left in shock with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's left front bumper struck the center front end of the e-bike. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The driver was traveling straight ahead but failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was the only occupant on the e-bike and was left in shock after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked sedan on Pennsylvania Avenue. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a defective accelerator. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a parked sedan on Pennsylvania Avenue. The driver of the moving sedan, a 40-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists a defective accelerator as a contributing factor to the crash. The parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear quarter panels. No other contributing driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan turning left struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. Both vehicles impacted front center. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations for the sedan driver. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when motor vehicles turn across their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 48-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck the center back end of another vehicle while making a right turn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Milford Street in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, impacted the center back end of another vehicle. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Berriman Street in Brooklyn. A 45-year-old male driver suffered a head abrasion. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Berriman Street in Brooklyn involving multiple sedans. A 45-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The injured person was the driver of one of the sedans. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Vehicle damage was reported primarily on the front and rear bumpers of the involved sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19