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

A 12-year-old boy was struck by an eastbound SUV on New Lots Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle hit his right front quarter panel. Slippery pavement contributed. The boy suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing New Lots Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2008 SUV eastbound, struck the boy with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The incident highlights the dangers posed by road conditions and vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 55-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in Brooklyn. An SUV backing north struck her vehicle’s left side doors. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, an SUV backing north on Gateway Drive in Brooklyn collided with a sedan starting from parking. The sedan’s 55-year-old female driver sustained neck injuries, including whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors with its left rear bumper. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Contributing factors include failure to yield right-of-way and backing unsafely by the SUV driver. No other injuries or victims are reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. A front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the right side of one SUV and the front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided while both were making left turns on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2011 Chevrolet SUV and a 2018 Jeep SUV, both traveling southwest. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Chevrolet and the right front bumper of the Jeep. A 54-year-old female front-seat passenger in the Chevrolet was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision during left turns. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two SUVs crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. Impact struck the right rear quarter panel and front center. Injured driver was conscious and restrained by seatbelt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by both drivers. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. Contributing factors listed include failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing. The injured occupant was not ejected and was restrained at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two SUVs collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 51-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling east. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, driven by a 51-year-old man, struck the back of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear SUV was injured, suffering chest pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The left rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash happened just after midnight. Driver inattention caused the collision. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Euclid Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper of the struck vehicle. A 34-year-old male occupant in the left rear passenger seat sustained back injuries and was in shock. He complained of pain and nausea. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A sedan struck a parked convertible on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The convertible’s driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the convertible’s left side doors. No clear driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west collided with a parked convertible on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The convertible’s driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the convertible, causing visible damage. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper. Both vehicles were traveling west, but the convertible was stationary before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was reported to be in shock. No safety equipment was noted. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A bus struck the rear of a slowing SUV on Euclid Avenue. Three passengers in the bus suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The bus driver followed too closely and was inattentive. All injured remained conscious and inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2009 Orion bus traveling south on Euclid Avenue rear-ended a 2019 Jeep SUV that was slowing or stopping. The impact occurred at the bus's right front bumper and the SUV's left rear bumper. Three bus passengers, aged 30, 42, and 60, sustained injuries described as whiplash affecting their entire bodies. All were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the bus driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No contributing factors related to the passengers' safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 63-year-old woman driving a sedan made a left turn on Erskine Street. A 19-year-old man driving an SUV northbound struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries including back and hip trauma.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female driver in a 2019 sedan was making a left turn on Erskine Street when a 2013 SUV traveling north struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 19-year-old male, was going straight ahead. Both drivers were conscious and sustained moderate injuries: the woman suffered back injuries and whiplash, the man suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Ford SUV struck a Mercedes sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 49-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The SUV driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway rear-ended a 2012 Mercedes sedan also traveling west. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 49-year-old woman, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the crash. The SUV driver’s distraction and failure to maintain safe distance caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two SUVs smashed head-on before sunrise on New Lots Avenue. Steel twisted. Glass flew. A 29-year-old man, strapped in, took the brunt. His face bore the blow. Parked cars stood silent. The street froze. One man injured. The city moved on.

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on New Lots Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened before dawn. A 29-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries to his face and was reported conscious at the scene. The contributing factor listed was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants, including a 26-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female passenger, were not reported injured. Parked cars were struck but no further injuries were documented. Both injured and uninjured parties were using lap belts and harnesses, as noted after the driver error. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane usage on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver was restrained and not ejected. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end, causing shock and injury.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver of a sedan was injured when a 2005 Toyota SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended her vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front and back ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 3:50 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling west. The rear sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the front sedan. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Belt Parkway collided. The rear vehicle struck the left rear quarter panel of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The rear sedan had four occupants and the front sedan had one. The driver of the rear vehicle held a permit license. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A diesel truck turned right on Pennsylvania Avenue. An e-bike rider went straight. The trailer caught him. He was thrown. His body broke on the street. He died there, alone, in daylight. The driver kept going. The city stayed loud.

A deadly crash unfolded at Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck turned right while a 43-year-old man on an e-bike continued straight. The truck's trailer struck the cyclist, ejecting him. He died at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond this are noted in the data. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as recorded after the truck driver's actions. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when massive vehicles and vulnerable road users cross paths on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 24-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Fountain Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating a station wagon/SUV at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 48-year-old woman riding an e-bike was injured in a collision with a bike turning left on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. The crash involved driver inattention and improper turning.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a bike. The e-bike driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and turning improperly. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and riding without safety equipment. The bike was making a left turn while the e-bike was traveling straight west. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights failures to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 4-year-old boy was struck on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn by an unlicensed moped driver. The child suffered chest bruising but remained conscious. The crash happened as the moped traveled east, with driver inattention cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 4-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The child sustained a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. The moped driver was unlicensed and the crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the same area. No other contributing factors were listed. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 59-year-old man walking along Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Police noted driver inattention as a contributing factor. The victim was incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and minor bleeding and was incoherent after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but walking with traffic. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A taxi making a left turn struck an e-bike traveling west on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries with minor bleeding. The crash involved improper lane usage by the taxi driver.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight west on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to yield or properly navigate the turn. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi's left side doors and the e-bike's center front end were damaged. The crash left the e-bike rider semiconscious and injured, highlighting the dangers of improper lane usage by motor vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 23-year-old woman on an e-bike was struck by an SUV traveling north on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV’s right front quarter panel took the impact. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound SUV and a westbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and was semiconscious after the crash. The SUV struck the e-bike with its right front quarter panel, causing damage to that area. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22