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

Two sedans crashed head-on on Pennsylvania Avenue at night. An 18-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s inexperience and improper turning caused the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue collided. The crash injured an 18-year-old male rear passenger, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inexperience and turning improperly as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically inexperience and improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a sedan on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors, causing significant damage. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed driver traveling east, struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s front end and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan struck a box truck from behind on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed as causes. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a box truck, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the left front bumper of the box truck, which sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The box truck had one occupant, the driver, who was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan had two occupants, with the driver identified as the injured party. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Chevrolet SUV struck a Ford ambulance on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling east on Pennsylvania Avenue collided with a 2014 Ford ambulance traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the ambulance's right front quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, complaining of pain and nausea with upper arm and shoulder injuries, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The ambulance had two occupants; the SUV had one. The crash caused damage to the front of the SUV and the right side doors of the ambulance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two vehicles collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Four occupants suffered injuries including head, neck, and leg trauma. One was trapped and semiconscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. All victims were conscious or semiconscious.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving multiple vehicles. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Injuries included head trauma, neck pain, and lower leg wounds. One occupant was trapped and semiconscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. All injured parties were wearing seat belts or harnesses except one with unknown safety equipment. No victims were ejected. The crash caused significant damage to the left front bumpers and side doors of involved vehicles. Police identified driver error as the primary cause, with no other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two taxis crashed at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. The impact hit the center front end of one taxi and the rear quarter panel of the other. One driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and the other eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the northbound taxi and the right rear bumper of the eastbound taxi. The driver of the northbound taxi, a 57-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A box truck and an SUV collided on Linden Boulevard near Alabama Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn when it struck the truck head-on. A 17-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 box truck traveling west on Linden Boulevard was struck by a 2003 SUV also traveling west but making a right turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. A 17-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage to the front of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans collided on Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female and licensed. Two women inside one sedan suffered back injuries and shock. Impact damaged front bumpers. No ejections. Contributing factors unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn. The drivers, both licensed females, were involved in the crash. Two female occupants in one sedan, the driver aged 35 and a 45-year-old front passenger, sustained back injuries and were in shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the occupants but no visible complaints were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 52-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver was going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured off intersection.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2004 SUV traveling west on Sutter Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the collision. No vehicle damage was noted. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified, and no safety equipment or signals were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A box truck turning right struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Crescent Street with the signal. The driver failed to turn properly and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Crescent Street made an improper right turn and struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans crashed on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The female driver turning right hit the male driver turning left. One occupant suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was making a left turn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The female driver, age 31, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers and quarter panels. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The report lists driver distraction as the primary contributing factor, with no mention of victim fault or other causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A southbound SUV hit a parked westbound sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Two male drivers suffered head contusions. The SUV’s front end and the sedan’s rear bumper were damaged. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a southbound station wagon/SUV collided with a parked westbound sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s center front end. Two male drivers, ages 35 and 58, were injured with head contusions but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both injured were vehicle occupants, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A southbound SUV struck a westbound sedan on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV’s left side and sedan’s front bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a collision with a southbound SUV on Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel, damaging the SUV’s left side doors and the sedan’s right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 40-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver passed too closely and was inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The vehicle’s right side was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling south on Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian, conscious at the scene, suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by close passing and inexperienced drivers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 68-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The victim was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Fountain Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, only unspecified factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck an eastbound e-scooter going straight on Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. He was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on Jerome Street was making a left turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling west straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body. He was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any specific driver errors. The pick-up truck's point of impact was its left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A moped traveling south hit a 31-year-old man walking near Hemlock Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited illegal drugs and unsafe speed as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a female moped driver going straight ahead struck a pedestrian not in the roadway near 175 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and illegal drug use as contributing factors. The moped's center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was made.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A bus and an SUV collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling west; the bus was parked. The front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No ejections occurred. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a bus parked on Pitkin Avenue was struck by an SUV traveling west. The collision impacted the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The SUV carried two occupants; the bus had three. The front passenger in the SUV, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 90-year-old woman crossing Pennsylvania Avenue was struck by a southbound sedan making a right turn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash happened away from an intersection, with no signal involved.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue made a right turn and struck a 90-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian in time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn's 42nd council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him head-on. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Linden Boulevard outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling west, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the sedan. The driver’s errors directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21