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

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on Williams Place in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Williams Place struck a sedan traveling east. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a fractured and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged on impact. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The drivers disregarded traffic control and showed inattention. A 29-year-old male driver and an 18-year-old female passenger suffered knee and neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old male driver was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. An 18-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision impacted the left front bumpers of both vehicles, causing center front-end damage. A third parked sedan was damaged on its left rear bumper. The crash highlights failures in obeying traffic signals and driver focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men in one SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The other SUV had one female driver, uninjured. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. Contributing factors unspecified.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling west and a 2006 Honda SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Jeep and the left front bumper of the Honda. Three male occupants in the Honda SUV, including the driver and two passengers aged 36 and 40, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The female driver of the Jeep SUV was licensed and uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan traveling north struck a westbound motorscooter on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged. Both drivers were moving straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorscooter collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a 32-year-old woman with a permit, was traveling north. The motorscooter, driven by a licensed male, was traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the motorscooter’s left front bumper. The motorscooter driver sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No victim fault or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Atlantic Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. Both vehicles hit front and quarter panels. The motorcyclist wore a helmet but was injured and shocked.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle collided on Atlantic Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the SUV's left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's center front end was damaged. The motorcyclist complained of pain and nausea and was in shock after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north, while the motorcyclist was traveling east, both going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An 18-year-old e-bike rider was injured in a collision with an SUV on Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The SUV struck the bike’s front center, damaging its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when his bike collided with a Nissan SUV traveling north on Jerome Street. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Jeep SUV struck a Toyota station wagon from behind on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. The station wagon driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the station wagon’s rear. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2006 Jeep SUV with two occupants collided with a 2016 Toyota station wagon carrying one occupant on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the station wagon’s rear with its left front bumper while both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The station wagon’s 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper but no damage was noted on the station wagon. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 33-year-old woman walking along a Brooklyn highway was struck by a northbound box truck. She suffered hip and upper leg contusions and was left in shock. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The truck showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian’s location and exact actions remain unknown, but the driver’s errors were clear causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Glenmore Avenue. A 19-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved no ejections or fatalities.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Glenmore Avenue. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. A 19-year-old male occupant in the left rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles but did not result in any ejections or fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Conduit Boulevard. One driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury. Both vehicles traveled west. Impact struck center back end of lead car. Driver remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing factors specified by police.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Conduit Boulevard collided. The rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The 32-year-old male driver of the lead sedan sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The injured driver wore no safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Three vehicles collided on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs and a sedan crashed front-to-front while stopped in traffic. A 77-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Fatigue was cited as a contributing factor for the crash.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a sedan and two SUVs—collided on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicles were stopped in traffic when the collision occurred, impacting with their front ends. The 77-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan traveling west on Fulton Street struck an unspecified object or vehicle. The driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to shoulder and back. Both were in shock and not ejected. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a Kia sedan with two occupants was involved in a crash on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 48-year-old man, were both injured. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and the passenger suffered back injuries. Both complained of whiplash and were in shock. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear cause identified. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged. Neither occupant was ejected, and neither used safety equipment. The crash details do not specify other vehicles or pedestrians involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A forklift backing up struck a stopped SUV on Van Siclen Avenue. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash but was conscious and restrained. The forklift showed no damage. Police cited other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a forklift traveling south on Van Siclen Avenue was backing up when it collided with a stopped SUV also heading south. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The forklift driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. The point of impact was the center back end of both vehicles. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The forklift sustained no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. No ejections or other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A woman driving an SUV was rear-ended while stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Avenue. She suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash involved a backing vehicle with no reported damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female driver of a 2010 SUV was stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Avenue when she was struck from behind by another vehicle that was backing. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. No damage was reported on either vehicle. The backing vehicle's driver was licensed and traveling south. The crash highlights risks posed by vehicles reversing into stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed head-on on Belt Parkway at 2:45 a.m. One driver, 20, suffered an eye injury and bruises. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Belt Parkway collided. The 20-year-old driver of one sedan was injured, suffering an eye contusion and bruises. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. One vehicle sustained center front end damage, the other center back end damage. The second vehicle’s driver was unlicensed. The crash occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 13-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside an intersection on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle was traveling north, hitting the pedestrian with its front center. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. The vehicle was traveling straight north and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Conduit Boulevard at an intersection. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. The vehicle involved was unspecified. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Conduit Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, with no details on driver actions or contributing factors. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors were noted for either the pedestrian or the driver. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked sedan on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by defective brakes. No one was ejected. Damage was to the right front and left rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with a parked 2009 Toyota sedan. The front passenger in the Ford, a 34-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The Ford's right front bumper and the Toyota's left rear bumper sustained damage. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted, but the defective brakes directly contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 52-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a late-night crash on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck a sedan from behind. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:52 p.m. involving a 2007 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling south. The SUV, driven by a 52-year-old woman, struck the sedan's center front end with its left rear bumper. The driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan had no occupants. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The crash involved a motorcycle and a bike. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard involving a bicycle and a motorcycle. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike and the center front end of the motorcycle. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20