Brooklyn Bleeds While City Waits: Demand Action, Not Excuses

A 44-year-old woman suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Vermont Street. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive, causing severe injury at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Vermont Street was making a left turn when it struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm, classified as a severe injury. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2004 Toyota sedan with one occupant. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at a Brooklyn intersection. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. Impact damaged both vehicles’ right front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn at 1:32 a.m. Two sedans collided while one was making a left turn and the other a right turn. Both drivers, a 30-year-old licensed male and a 24-year-old female passenger, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. Notably, one driver was unlicensed, operating a 2022 Honda sedan traveling east, while the other was a licensed driver in a 2015 Ford sedan traveling west. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers at the point of impact. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the passengers or victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was severely injured after a sedan traveling west struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the vehicle impacted his entire body, leaving him semiconscious with internal injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection around 11:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, and the vehicle impacted him at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with internal complaints. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian's crossing without a signal. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicle occupants or driver details were provided. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements through intersections where pedestrian crossing signals are absent or ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 5:35 AM on Flatlands Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2017 Chevrolet SUV and a 2018 Infiniti sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight—SUV southbound, sedan westbound—when the SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s male driver, age 39, was injured with facial trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was injured crossing against the signal when a northbound sedan struck him at the intersection of Hegeman Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:42 AM in Brooklyn on Hegeman Avenue near Pennsylvania Avenue. A northbound sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, categorized as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's action crossing against the signal as the key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Chestnut Street and Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. A seven-year-old passenger suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The child was restrained but sustained minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:41 a.m. on Chestnut Street near Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: one traveling east going straight ahead and another making a right turn northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the left side doors of the northbound vehicle. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. A seven-year-old female passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering facial injuries and minor bleeding. She was seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and experienced shock. The driver errors of failing to yield and unsafe speed directly contributed to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fountain Avenue near Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:25 p.m. A 27-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV making a right turn struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as driver inattention and distraction, along with traffic control disregarded by the driver. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factor. The collision highlights a failure by the driver to yield and maintain attention at a controlled intersection, resulting in serious harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan and van collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited passing too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred, leaving one driver injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 1997 Jeep sedan and a 2011 Ford van, both traveling southbound and going straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' twice as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. The van showed no damage and had one occupant. The sedan driver was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with the left side of a bus on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause, highlighting dangerous passing behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The sedan struck the left side doors of a southbound Ford bus, which sustained no damage. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Passing Too Closely" repeated twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while passing. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected, but suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver and vehicle were not reported injured or damaged. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper passing maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV hit a 58-year-old woman in the road near 570 Pennsylvania Ave. Her skull broke. Her body crushed. She died there, in the street. The SUV rolled on, untouched. Brooklyn pavement bore the weight of her last breath.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling north near 570 Pennsylvania Ave in Brooklyn struck a 58-year-old woman who was in the roadway. The report states, 'Her skull broke. Her body crushed. She died there, in the street.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The SUV sustained no damage and continued on. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the SUV and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west on Georgia Ave. The 23-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end were damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:08 AM on Georgia Ave near New Lots Ave. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a left turn when it struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions and trauma to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors explicitly. The collision’s circumstances suggest failure to yield by the turning sedan, a common cause in left-turn crashes involving cyclists. The bicyclist was not reported to have contributed to the crash by any listed factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Gateway Drive struck an object or lost control. The front passenger, a 20-year-old woman, suffered an eye injury and shock. The driver fell asleep, causing the crash and severe vehicle damage to the front center.

According to the police report, a 2024 Chevrolet sedan traveling west on Gateway Drive in Brooklyn crashed at 6:14 a.m. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver fatigue led to loss of control or impact. The front passenger, a 20-year-old female, was injured with an eye injury and experienced shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle sustained center front end damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver fatigue causing harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made an improper right turn and disregarded traffic control. The collision occurred at Wyona Street and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:42 on Wyona Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Nissan SUV, traveling north, was making a right turn when it struck a westbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The report cites the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Turning Improperly." The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, and the cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The collision’s point of impact was the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report highlights driver failure to obey traffic signals and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were initially parked before impact. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:13 AM. The collision involved a 2016 Toyota sedan and an e-bike, both described as parked before the crash. The e-bike driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any driver errors explicitly, but the circumstances suggest a hazardous interaction between the two vehicles while stationary or beginning movement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV hit him on Shepherd Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end, causing bruising and contusions. Police cited failure to yield as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 AM on Shepherd Avenue in Brooklyn. A Nissan SUV traveling west struck a 26-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error by the SUV operator. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the e-scooter rider. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The crash occurred on Arlington Avenue at midday. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Police reports list no contributing driver errors or victim factors.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 12:32 on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling east. The 62-year-old male driver, who was licensed in New York, sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior. No victim behaviors or external factors were noted as contributing to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal impact. The absence of cited driver errors or victim factors highlights a crash with unclear causation but resulted in significant injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two eastbound buses crashed on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear bus struck the back of the lead bus. A 46-year-old female passenger suffered facial contusions and bruises. Both drivers held valid licenses; no driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, two buses traveling eastbound on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn collided. The first bus was stopped in traffic when the second bus, moving straight ahead, impacted its center back end. The collision injured a 46-year-old female passenger in one of the buses, who sustained facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injury to the passenger was classified as moderate. The crash highlights risks in bus traffic flow and rear-end collisions in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a pick-up truck collided at Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash involved driver errors, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, at 1:00 PM on Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn, a 2006 sedan traveling south and a 2015 pick-up truck traveling east collided frontally. The sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front bumper were damaged. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, indicating driver errors without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle intersections and the impact on vulnerable occupants, focusing on driver actions as the source of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. An 88-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious. Police reports show no contributing driver errors or victim factors listed. Impact damaged the right front quarter panel of one vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:03 on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west and north, respectively. The 88-year-old female driver, who was the sole occupant of her vehicle, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The other sedan, a 2012 Lexus registered in New York, had damage to its right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted in injury but no ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling east on Flatlands Avenue collided in Brooklyn. Both drivers failed to maintain safe distance, causing a crash. A front passenger suffered a back injury and bruising. The impact damaged the left and right front quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. Two vehicles, a 2013 Ford sedan and a 2009 Volkswagen SUV, were traveling eastbound when they collided. Both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely,' a key contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. A 33-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances on a busy Brooklyn street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15