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

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion. The crash involved a right-side impact during a right turn. Driver distraction was a key factor. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard near Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred when one sedan was making a right turn and was struck on the right side doors. A 31-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A BMW sedan struck a 62-year-old male bicyclist merging east on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and speeding. The bicyclist was unlicensed and unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling south on Ashford Street collided head-on with a bicyclist merging east. The bicyclist, a 62-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The sedan's front center end and the bike's front center end were damaged. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female. The crash highlights driver errors of unsafe speed and distraction, which led to the collision with the merging bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. Three people were injured, including the motorcycle driver with a head fracture. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. Injuries ranged from whiplash to severe fractures.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east and a sedan making a left turn westbound collided on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a head fracture and other serious injuries. The sedan driver, 51, and a 9-year-old front-seat passenger were also injured, reporting whiplash and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were cited for failure to yield right-of-way, a critical factor in the crash. The motorcycle struck the sedan's right front quarter panel, causing center front end damage to both vehicles. No occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 15-year-old girl was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing the street with the signal. She was struck by a westbound SUV that was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was not at fault and showed no visible complaints but was in shock after the collision. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected in a crash on Livonia Avenue. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front center. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 41-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the e-bike at the center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the bicyclist. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 10-year-old girl was hit by a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The girl was crossing against the signal when the car struck her head-on. The driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The girl sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside of designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 74-year-old man driving a northbound sedan crashed into a parked BMW on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left front bumper of both vehicles. The driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries but was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male driver traveling north on Pitkin Avenue collided with a parked BMW sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The driver was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked BMW had no occupants at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to yield in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two vehicles traveling west on Snediker Avenue collided front quarter to front bumper. A 3-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The child was restrained and conscious after the impact. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, a 2022 Dodge sedan and a 2022 Ford passenger PSD collided while both were traveling west on Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the PSD's left front bumper. A 3-year-old male occupant in the sedan, seated in the left rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 49-year-old woman driving a 2017 SUV suffered neck injuries in a collision on Atlantic Avenue. The SUV struck a parked vehicle while traveling south. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female driver was operating a 2017 SUV southbound on Atlantic Avenue when her vehicle impacted the left front quarter panel of a parked vehicle that was backing up. The driver sustained neck injuries, described as whiplash, but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicle showed no damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 62-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The SUV made a left turn, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Berriman Street and Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Chevrolet SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver held a learner's permit and was accompanied by another occupant. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 3-year-old boy was struck by an eastbound SUV on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was off intersection, involved in other actions in the roadway. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2023 SUV traveling east on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. The child sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The SUV had no visible damage and was driven straight ahead by a licensed male driver. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face outside intersections and the impact of vehicle-pedestrian collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing against the signal on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling north, continuing straight with no reported damage.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fulton Street and Elton Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The driver’s license status and vehicle details were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 66-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle near 590 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. The driver’s errors are unspecified.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a crash near 590 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not at an intersection when struck. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, and no details about the driver’s actions or license status are provided. No helmet or signaling factors apply, and no blame is assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Fountain Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Fountain Avenue made a left turn and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old woman, sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor from the driver. The vehicle, a 2016 Hyundai sedan, showed no damage and had one licensed female driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An e-scooter collided with an SUV on Blake Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The SUV showed no damage. The rider remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and an SUV. The e-scooter rider, a 48-year-old man, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV, traveling northeast, struck the scooter on its right side doors, though it showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider was licensed and traveling east, with damage to the scooter's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan slammed into an e-bike on Euclid Avenue near Jamaica. The rider, 39, hit the pavement. Blood pooled on his leg. Metal twisted. The morning air filled with pain and sirens. Unsafe speed left the street scarred.

A sedan collided with an e-bike on Euclid Avenue near Jamaica Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left side doors crumpled, and the e-bike’s front end shattered. The report states, 'A sedan tore into an e-bike at speed. The rider, 39, hit the pavement hard. Blood soaked his leg.' No helmet or signaling issues are listed as contributing factors. The data highlights unsafe speed as the key driver error. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and the street marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A man on a bike struck a parked Toyota in Brooklyn. Metal bent. Blood ran from his arm. He stayed conscious. The street stood still. No one else was hurt. The crash left silence and pain behind.

A 55-year-old man riding a bike collided with a parked Toyota sedan at 551 Linwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the car's front end, causing severe bleeding to his arm. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other people were injured. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets shaped by parked cars and poor pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police cited failure to yield.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV traveling west and a bicyclist traveling north. The SUV struck the bike on its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s center front end and the bike’s right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs collided on Crescent Street near Atlantic Avenue. A 2003 Honda struck the rear of a Tesla. The Honda driver, a 44-year-old woman, sat conscious, arm crushed, pain sharp in the heat. Metal and glass scattered. Silence followed the impact.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Crescent Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV struck the rear of a Tesla SUV. The Honda’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm but remained conscious and belted. The report states, “A 2003 Honda struck the Tesla’s rear. The driver, 44, sat conscious, arm crushed, seatbelt tight.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal and glass scattered, and the driver’s pain marked the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A moped struck the right side of a parked sedan on Dumont Avenue near midnight. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Unsafe speed by the moped rider caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Dumont Avenue collided with the right side doors of a parked 2015 Chevrolet sedan. The moped driver, a 17-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan was occupied by four people but was stationary at the time of impact. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20