Brooklyn Bleeds While City Waits: Demand Action, Not Excuses

A 39-year-old male driver suffered severe whole-body injuries and minor burns in a Belt Parkway crash. The driver was trapped and semiconscious. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The SUV’s center front end took the impact.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 8:09 a.m. involving a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling west. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including minor burns. He was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged by the impact. Police identified unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver’s behavior beyond unsafe speed, nor does it implicate any other road users. The driver held a valid New York license. This crash underscores the dangers posed by excessive speed on major roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:37 a.m. The driver making a left turn disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling straight. The left-turning driver suffered back injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:37 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west making a left turn, the other traveling east going straight ahead. The driver making the left turn disregarded traffic control, which is cited as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the left-turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the vehicle going straight. The left-turning driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2021 SUV struck the rear of a 2014 taxi traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 37-year-old female passenger, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The impact damaged the center front of the SUV and the taxi’s rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:13. A 2021 Cadillac SUV traveling south went straight ahead and impacted the center back end of a southbound 2014 Ford taxi. The taxi had two occupants: a licensed female driver aged 53 and a female passenger aged 37. Both were conscious but injured with whiplash and bodily injuries affecting their entire bodies. The SUV driver was alone and also sustained similar injuries. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact: the SUV’s center front end and the taxi’s center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pick-up truck traveling south rear-ended a stopped vehicle on Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old female driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper, causing moderate injury.

According to the police report, a Ford pick-up truck was stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Ave near Linden Blvd in Brooklyn when it was struck from behind at the left rear bumper. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 63-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver or the victim, but the collision suggests a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the pick-up truck driver. The impact caused injury severity level 3 to the occupant. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning sedan collided with a northwestern-bound sedan going straight on New Lots Ave. The female driver struck on her right side suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed. Impact centered on front and right side panels.

According to the police report, at 8:01 AM on New Lots Ave, a male driver in a 2008 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle's center front end struck the right side doors of a female-driven 2020 Honda sedan traveling northwest straight ahead. The female driver, aged 25, was conscious and suffered neck injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision points and vehicle damage indicate the left-turning vehicle impacted the right side of the other car. The report lists no specific contributing factors but the left-turning maneuver by the male driver likely caused the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male driver in Brooklyn sustained a head injury and minor burn in a crash. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling east on Bushwick Avenue. The driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver operating a 2018 Lexus sedan was traveling east on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:07 AM when the vehicle's left front bumper struck an unspecified object. The driver suffered a head injury and a minor burn, resulting in shock. The report notes the driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian involvement or victim behavior. The vehicle damage was confined to the left front bumper, indicating impact on that side. The report does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors but highlights the driver's injuries and shock state following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male driver sustained a neck injury and whiplash in a crash on Belt Parkway. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2021 Mazda sedan traveling west, impacting the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:46 on Belt Parkway involving a 2021 Mazda sedan traveling west. The driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was restrained by a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. He suffered a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the physical toll on the driver despite restraint use and the absence of clear driver error in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Fulton Street and Jerome Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered upper arm shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 on Fulton Street near Jerome Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both Hondas, collided while traveling south and west respectively. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were injured, each sustaining upper arm shoulder injuries and experiencing shock. The male driver was using an air bag, and the female driver was wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the male driver and notes unspecified factors for the female driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman driving east on Seaview Ave crashed her sedan into a parked tractor truck. She suffered a serious head injury and was trapped unconscious in her vehicle. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:30 AM on Seaview Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, was operating a 2007 Nissan sedan traveling east when she collided with a parked 2019 tractor truck. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end against the truck’s left rear bumper. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle, unconscious, and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, even when other vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male driver and a 57-year-old female passenger suffered neck and back injuries in a Belt Parkway crash. Both occupants experienced shock and whiplash. The sedan’s front end was damaged in a collision at 10:30 p.m. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was involved in a collision impacting the left front bumper and center front end of the vehicle. The driver, a 27-year-old male, and a 57-year-old female passenger were both injured, sustaining neck and back injuries respectively, with whiplash and shock noted. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle, and both were unrestrained by safety equipment. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. The absence of identified driver errors highlights a lack of detailed cause in the report, focusing attention on the collision’s impact and resulting injuries to vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing New Lots Ave at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention caused the collision at the intersection, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on New Lots Ave was making a left turn when it struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian, a male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus during the maneuver. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and did not contribute to the crash through any listed behavior. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning movements in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Riverdale Avenue and Miller Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, one suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite alcohol involvement as a key factor. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:27 on Riverdale Avenue near Miller Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided front-to-front. One driver was stopped in traffic heading south while the other was making a right turn northbound. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The driver who was stopped suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The police report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The collision caused significant damage to the center front ends of both vehicles. This crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving and its severe consequences for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV executing an improper U-turn on Sutter Ave collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered serious arm injuries despite wearing a helmet. The crash highlights driver error as the primary cause of harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM on Sutter Ave near Bradford St in Brooklyn. A BMW SUV was making a U-turn westbound when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in the SUV's maneuver. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained other damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The report centers the cause on the SUV driver's improper turn, underscoring the systemic danger posed by such driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man suffered full-body contusions in a collision on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and speeding by the driver. Impact struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway around 7 PM. The driver, a 51-year-old male occupant of a sedan, was injured with contusions across his entire body. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west, going straight ahead, and collided with another vehicle that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the lane-changing vehicle and the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—unsafe lane changing and speeding—as causes of the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The 61-year-old man suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The collision involved a sedan and occurred at night. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:31 in Brooklyn involving a moped and a sedan, both traveling south on Highland Place. The moped driver, a 61-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists the moped driver's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no clear driver errors or violations cited. The sedan driver details are not provided, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the vulnerability of moped riders in collisions with larger vehicles, especially when ejected and injured severely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling west on Linden Blvd collided in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries, including head trauma and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The crash left both vehicles damaged and occupants hurt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Blvd near Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn at 11:30 AM. Two vehicles, a 2021 Honda sedan and a 2018 box truck, both traveling west, struck each other. The sedan was impacted on its left rear bumper, sustaining damage to the left front quarter panel, while the truck was hit on its right front bumper. The female sedan driver, age 64, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead when the crash occurred, highlighting systemic risks tied to driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Brooklyn, two SUVs collided on Liberty Avenue. One driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries, trapped in shock. The crash stemmed from driver inattention, with impact centered on the front and rear quarter panels. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM involving two sport utility vehicles traveling north and west. The driver of the northbound SUV, a 51-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the northbound SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the westbound SUV. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Miller Ave and Liberty Ave in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were initially parked. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian involvement.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Miller Ave near Liberty Ave in Brooklyn at 11:30 AM. Both vehicles were parked prior to the crash. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The crash caused moderate injury to the driver but no further details on fault or cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped slammed into a parked SUV on Hale Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was hurled onto the street, unconscious and bleeding from the head. The crushed bike lay silent, the night marked by distraction and speed.

A violent crash unfolded on Hale Avenue near Etna Street in Brooklyn when a moped collided with a parked SUV. According to the police report, the 31-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, struck his head, and was found unconscious and bleeding. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet. The moped was left demolished at the scene. Police attribute the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' explicitly listing distraction as the contributing factor. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Highland Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling south when the crash occurred. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling south on Highland Place collided, impacting each other's front quarter panels. The 44-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash while remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The male driver of the other SUV was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels, indicating a frontal collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15