Brooklyn Bleeds While City Waits: Demand Action, Not Excuses

A taxi struck the center back end of a parked vehicle on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash exposed risks tied to driver errors and vehicle positioning.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle collided with the center back end of a parked vehicle on Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn, at 13:15. The taxi was traveling west and impacted the parked vehicle from behind. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision with a stationary vehicle indicates a failure to maintain control or proper attention. The taxi’s damage was concentrated at the center back end, confirming the rear-end nature of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The incident highlights dangers posed by driver errors around parked vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided at Wortman Ave and Linwood St in Brooklyn. A front passenger suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inattention and limited view as key factors. The crash left one occupant injured but conscious, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:02 on Wortman Ave near Linwood St in Brooklyn involving a 2017 Honda sedan traveling south and a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling east. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, with additional mention of 'View Obstructed/Limited' affecting the sedan driver. A 56-year-old female front passenger in the sedan sustained chest injuries classified as severity level 3 but was conscious and not ejected. The police report does not attribute any fault or contributing factor to the injured passenger. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV, underscoring the impact of driver distraction and limited visibility in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered chest injuries after a vehicle traveling south on Atlantic Avenue struck him head-on. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with visible trauma to his chest.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:14 p.m. The 20-year-old male pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle involved was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the point of impact. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details but highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford van struck a baby boy on Bradford Street. The right front bumper hit. His body torn, bleeding, semiconscious. Not at a crosswalk. The van showed no damage. The child did not cry. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.

According to the police report, a Ford van traveling north on Bradford Street near 165th struck a baby boy in the roadway. The collision occurred at 18:54 in Brooklyn. The report states, 'The right front bumper hit. His whole body torn. He lay bleeding, semiconscious, not at a crosswalk. The van showed no damage. The child did not cry.' The child suffered severe lacerations and was listed as semiconscious, with injuries to his entire body. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. The child was not in a crosswalk at the time of impact, as noted in the report, but the focus remains on the devastating outcome of the collision between a van and a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn as both drivers made left turns. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn collided at 6:50 AM while both were making left turns. The point of impact was the right side doors of the 2011 Ford and the left front bumper of the 2023 Nissan. The driver of the Ford, a 45-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were cited with 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the Ford and the left front quarter panel of the Nissan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man crossing Elderts Lane in a marked crosswalk was struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

At 17:20 on Elderts Lane near Liberty Avenue, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report. The driver’s failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north collided on Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed no damage. The crash caused injury without ejection, highlighting risks even in low-impact collisions.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling straight ahead northbound on Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn when they collided. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. Both vehicles sustained no visible damage. A 62-year-old male passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat in one of the vehicles was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the passenger's injury but does not identify any driver errors or violations. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash underscores how even minor collisions between vehicles can cause significant injury to occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. The crash involved a northbound vehicle going straight and a southbound vehicle making a left turn. All injured suffered whole-body trauma and shock, restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 on Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: one traveling northbound straight ahead, the other making a southbound left turn. The point of impact was the front ends of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and one passenger. All were restrained by lap belts and suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left front bumpers of the other two sedans. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south collided with an SUV moving west on Forbell Street in Queens. The taxi’s left side doors took the impact. The SUV’s front center bore damage. One driver suffered elbow and arm injuries, plus whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Forbell Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. A 2023-model taxi traveling south struck the left side doors of a 2017 SUV moving west. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The taxi driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver visibility played a role. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of limited sight lines in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver operating a chassis cab struck the rear of a sedan stopped in traffic on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both vehicles suffered front and rear damage. The sedan’s driver and front passenger sustained whiplash injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn around 1:00 PM. A chassis cab traveling west struck the center back end of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the chassis cab was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, which contributed to the collision. The sedan, also traveling west, was impacted in the center back end, sustaining damage. The sedan carried three occupants, including the driver and a front passenger, both of whom were injured with whiplash but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims. Both injured occupants were not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:16 a.m. A 50-year-old male driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and shock. The crash involved a parked vehicle struck on its right rear quarter panel and another vehicle traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Blake Avenue near Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:16 a.m. Two sedans were involved: one was parked and was struck on its right rear quarter panel, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper. The other sedan was traveling eastbound and impacted the parked vehicle with its center front end. A 50-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, was injured with elbow and lower arm injuries and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks related to parked vehicles and moving traffic on Blake Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a pick-up truck going straight on New Lots Avenue. Both female drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact crushed the front ends of both vehicles, causing contusions and burns.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:05 AM on New Lots Avenue involving a sedan and a pick-up truck. The sedan driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when her vehicle struck the pick-up truck traveling westbound. Both drivers, women aged 38 and 49, were injured with neck contusions and shock. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained significant damage. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan driver's left turn maneuver directly preceded the collision with the truck going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of turning movements in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and showed no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn around 2:50 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan traveling north struck her with its center front end. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the danger posed by limited driver visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious. The driver’s improper turn was the critical factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 in Brooklyn near 590 Gateway Drive. A 68-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a 2007 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made an improper left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted beyond the driver’s improper maneuver. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the point of impact. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman were struck by an SUV making an improper left turn in Brooklyn. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal and suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and leg wounds. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn southwestbound near 270 Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:34 AM. The vehicle struck two pedestrians, a 7-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman, both crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The young girl sustained head injuries and was in shock, while the adult woman suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg. Both pedestrians were injured with severity level 3 and experienced shock. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its left front bumper. The crash highlights driver error in maneuvering turns and the resulting harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck traveling south on Bushwick Avenue struck the rear of a van also heading south. The van driver, an 81-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively, highlighting a failure in maintaining safe distance.

According to the police report, at 8:34 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2024 dump truck driven by a licensed male driver traveling south collided with the rear of a 2019 van also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the dump truck and the right rear bumper of the van. The van's 81-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the van driver but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision suggests a failure to maintain safe following distance or attention by the dump truck driver, resulting in rear-ending the van. Both vehicles were occupied by a single driver each, with no ejections reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a van struck him while he crossed with the signal on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The van was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a van traveling northwest on Ashford Street in Brooklyn was making a right turn when it struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the van's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The van showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or unsafe behavior by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers such as right turns to pedestrians crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause. All victims wore lap belts. The crash left drivers and passengers in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:50 PM involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. Three male occupants were injured: a 34-year-old driver and two passengers aged 17 and 22. All were restrained with lap belts and suffered neck injuries with complaints of pain or nausea, and were reported to be in shock. The impact point was the center front end of one vehicle striking the center back end of the other. One driver was unlicensed, further highlighting systemic risk factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The crash underscores dangers from driver inattention and unsafe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Crescent Street in Brooklyn late at night. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. Two female passengers suffered contusions and bruises. The collision caused front and rear bumper damage, with failure to yield cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:52 on Crescent Street in Brooklyn involving a 2008 SUV traveling north and a 2021 pickup truck traveling south. Both drivers were licensed men going straight ahead. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the pickup truck was damaged at the left rear bumper. Two female passengers were injured: a 51-year-old in the rear of the SUV with elbow and lower arm contusions, and a 53-year-old front passenger with head contusions. Both passengers were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor linked to one occupant, highlighting driver error as a key cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a shoulder abrasion and injury. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, involving two sedans traveling south and west. The female driver of the southbound Nissan sedan, aged 37, was injured with an abrasion to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The Nissan sustained center front-end damage, while the westbound Toyota sedan had damage to its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision resulted in injury to the Nissan driver but no ejections or fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15