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

A 46-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic controls. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on New Lots Avenue struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet it showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 10-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Vermont Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Vermont Street in Brooklyn with the signal. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the boy on the right side doors. The boy suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the damage was classified as 'Other.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A van backed up. A sedan lunged forward. A man, 33, was struck on Pennsylvania Avenue. Blood spilled from his leg. The street froze. Aggressive driving shattered the calm. Metal bent. Silence followed.

A crash at Pennsylvania Avenue and Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn left a 33-year-old man injured. According to the police report, a van was backing up while a sedan surged ahead. The pedestrian, not at a crosswalk, was hit by the sedan’s front end and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front crumpled from the impact. No other injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data highlights aggressive driving as the key driver error in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. Three occupants in the front SUV suffered whiplash and neck injuries. The rear driver followed too closely, causing the crash. All were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed female, which had three occupants. The crash caused injuries to the front vehicle's occupants: the driver, 45, and two children, ages 8 and 10, all suffering whiplash and neck injuries. The police identified "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The occupants were not ejected and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The rear driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance caused the impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A female driver struck a parked SUV on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The impact hit the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked SUV. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver traveling east on Linden Boulevard rear-ended a parked SUV. The collision involved two SUVs, with the moving vehicle impacting the center front end and the parked vehicle sustaining damage to its center back end. The driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 11207 zip code near 1916 Linden Boulevard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a parked sedan on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The SUV's left front bumper hit the sedan's right side doors. Two men inside the sedan suffered injuries to head and leg, both in shock and complaining of pain.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old unlicensed SUV driver traveling northeast on Linden Boulevard collided with a parked sedan. The SUV impacted the sedan's right side doors with its left front bumper. The sedan had two male occupants, ages 37 and 36, who were injured. The driver suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries; the front passenger sustained a head injury. Both occupants were not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was licensed and stationary at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A bus making a left turn struck a 31-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious at the scene. Confusion and error by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on New Lots Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight east. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor for the bicyclist and 'Other Vehicular' for the bus. The bus impacted the left side doors but sustained no damage. The bicyclist was riding without noted helmet use or signaling factors. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and the confusion that can arise for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Ford SUV turned left on Atkins Avenue. Its bumper struck a baby boy crossing with the light. The child’s legs were crushed. He lay in shock on the pavement. The car was untouched. The boy was not.

A Ford SUV hit a baby boy at Atkins Avenue near Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned left and its bumper struck the child’s legs as he crossed with the signal. The boy suffered crush injuries and lay in shock on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was licensed. The vehicle had no damage. The police report states: 'A Ford SUV turned left. A baby boy crossed with the light. The bumper hit his legs. Crush injuries. He lay in shock on the pavement. The car was fine. He was not.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed on Elton Street in Brooklyn just after midnight. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Elton Street near Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 27-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. One sedan was traveling north and the other east, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision damaged the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The injured occupant was a passenger, not the driver, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 44-year-old man was struck by two westbound sedans near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was off the roadway and suffered upper arm injuries. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage. Police cited other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured near 1249 Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck by two westbound sedans. The first sedan had center front end damage, and the second had center back end damage, indicating a collision between the vehicles. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for the crash and the pedestrian's injury. No driver license issues or specific driver errors like failure to yield were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no visible complaints. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead, with one parked sedan also damaged on its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 33-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions to his entire body after a collision with a 2005 Chevrolet sedan on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling east when the sedan struck the bike’s center back end. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2005 Chevrolet sedan on Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the sedan’s left front bumper impacted the bike’s center back end. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in center front end damage to the sedan and center back end damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling west, slowing or stopping before impact. The front of one sedan struck the rear of the other. A 25-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway while both were traveling west and slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of a 2022 Tesla striking the center back end of a 2013 Honda. The 25-year-old female driver of the Tesla was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to the front of the Tesla and the rear of the Honda.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 41-year-old woman was struck on Conduit Boulevard while crossing against the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle hit her center front end. She remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Conduit Boulevard at Liberty Avenue. She was crossing against the signal when a vehicle traveling west struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver or vehicle. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are recorded. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered serious lower limb injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan traveling south struck another vehicle making an improper turn on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men inside the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s left front bumper hit the other vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue collided with a vehicle making an improper turn. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the other vehicle’s right front bumper. Three male occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. The driver was cited for turning improperly. All occupants were conscious and not ejected. The front passenger wore a lap belt and harness; safety equipment for others is unknown. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities. The report lists the driver’s improper turn as the primary contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed on Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement and ignoring traffic controls contributed. Impact was to the front bumpers. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Chestnut Street near Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. One driver, age 24, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The collision occurred with impact on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. No occupants were ejected. The injuries were limited to one driver, who was treated for neck injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 46-year-old man pushing a car was struck at De Witt Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while pushing a car on De Witt Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck the man with its left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 46-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and no information about the driver or vehicle type was provided. The pedestrian's actions were pushing or working on the car at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 59-year-old woman was struck while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue at night. The driver made a left turn and disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15 p.m. The 59-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but was conscious after the crash. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian crossing legally, causing the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed at Flatlands Avenue and Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was injured, suffering whole-body trauma. The collision involved a left turn and straight travel. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flatlands Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 42-year-old man making a left turn, was injured with whole-body trauma and experienced shock. The other vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver traveling straight west, struck the left front bumper of the turning sedan. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The injured driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. The report highlights driver errors such as unsafe speed and distraction as causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A box truck skimmed a parked SUV on Miller Avenue. Steel scraped steel. A 64-year-old woman sat belted in the front seat. The crash crushed her shoulder. She stayed awake. Pain filled the car. Passing too closely caused the harm.

A box truck struck a parked SUV on Miller Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A box truck skimmed too close. Steel met steel. A woman, 64, sat belted in the parked SUV. The crash crushed her shoulder.' The front passenger, a 64-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. The crash was caused by the box truck 'Passing Too Closely,' as listed in the contributing factors. The injured woman was wearing a lap belt and harness. The data shows no errors by the SUV occupants. The impact damaged the SUV's left rear bumper and scraped the truck's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 66-year-old woman was struck while crossing Euclid Avenue at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling south. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. She sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was traveling south but no specific vehicle type or driver information was provided. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted, but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The report does not mention any safety equipment or other conditions contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20