Brooklyn Bleeds While City Waits: Demand Action, Not Excuses

A southbound sedan struck an eastbound sedan on Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the right side doors and front ends of both vehicles. A 25-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered a back contusion and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn around 16:35. One vehicle was traveling south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound sedan. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the front end of the eastbound vehicle. A 25-year-old female front passenger in the southbound sedan was injured, sustaining a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries and shock after a collision on Forbell Street. The SUV, making a left turn, struck a westbound sedan. The SUV’s right front quarter panel was damaged; the sedan’s front end was crushed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forbell Street near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:30 p.m. The 38-year-old female driver of a 2018 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when her vehicle’s right front bumper collided with the center front end of a westbound 2013 Hyundai sedan. The SUV driver was injured, suffering head trauma and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV carrying three occupants and the sedan one. The report lists the SUV driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Left Turn' and the sedan as 'Going Straight Ahead.' No explicit contributing factors such as failure to yield were noted in the report, but the collision point and vehicle movements indicate a left-turn conflict. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered back injuries and shock in a violent collision on Linden Boulevard. A Jeep SUV and a box truck collided head-on, both traveling east. Driver errors in lane usage and inadequate lane markings set the stage for impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 17:07. The collision involved a 2007 Jeep SUV and a 2013 Hino box truck, both traveling east and striking each other with their front quarter panels. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, alongside 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate.' These driver errors directly led to the collision. Two male occupants, ages 43 and 34, both passengers in the Jeep SUV, sustained back injuries and were in shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights systemic dangers from poor lane markings combined with improper lane usage by drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Conduit Boulevard when one followed too closely. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A 22-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:38 on Conduit Boulevard involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. A 22-year-old male driver, occupant of one vehicle, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound SUVs collided near Vermont Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, women, sustained injuries including back pain and whiplash. The crash involved a merging maneuver and front quarter panel impacts, highlighting driver errors in vehicle positioning and merging execution.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 AM near 301 Vermont Street in Brooklyn. Two female drivers, each operating a station wagon/SUV, were involved. One driver was traveling straight ahead while the other was merging northbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the GMC SUV and the left front bumper of the Toyota SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective front quarter panels. The driver of the GMC SUV, aged 37, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions, indicating driver error related to merging and vehicle positioning. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight east on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash and chest injuries. The truck driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving two injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:56 a.m. A garbage truck was making a right turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The truck driver, a 47-year-old woman, and the sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman passenger, both sustained injuries including whiplash and chest trauma. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the truck and the front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock in a multi-vehicle collision on Belt Parkway. Police cite unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The crash involved four sedans traveling westbound, with significant front and side impacts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM involving four sedans all traveling westbound. The 26-year-old male driver, who was the occupant of one sedan, was injured with back pain and reported shock. The report states the driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision's contributing factors include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the injured driver. The impact points were the center front end of the injured driver's vehicle and various side panels of the other vehicles. The police report explicitly cites the driver's unsafe speed and lane changing as key causes, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV collided with an eastbound motorscooter on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. A female SUV driver, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a male motorscooter driver traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the motorscooter's left side doors. The 24-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed, while the motorscooter driver held a permit. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man crossing Sutter Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by a right-turning sedan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing upper arm injuries and bruising. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue made a right turn and struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver failed to yield, striking another vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on Wyona Street. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage, highlighting critical driver errors and distraction in Brooklyn traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:12 on Wyona Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a van. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, while the van sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver’s distraction included 'Outside Car Distraction,' indicating a lapse in attention. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead, but the sedan driver’s failure to yield and inattention caused the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg contusions after a sedan made a left turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without vehicle damage or driver license issues.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn at 528 Gateway Drive when a 2024 Toyota sedan, traveling southwest, made a left turn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was operating the vehicle with two occupants. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the collision caused during the vehicle's left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 28-year-old woman and a 29-year-old female passenger, suffered whiplash and back and head injuries. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way and struck right side doors and right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:17 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. The first vehicle, a 2023 Volkswagen SUV traveling northwest, was making a left turn when it was struck on the right side doors. The second vehicle, a 2002 Toyota SUV traveling south, hit the right front bumper of the first vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and the driver of the Volkswagen was a 28-year-old woman. The passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was seated in the front passenger seat. Both occupants suffered injuries including whiplash, head, and back injuries, and were reported to be in shock. The police report cites failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan traveling west on Elton Street. Driver inattention caused the rear-end impact. The passenger was conscious but experienced whiplash and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Elton Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling westbound. The collision resulted from driver inattention and distraction, identified as the primary contributing factor. The injured party was a 71-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat inside the sedan. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report notes no ejection from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, with visible damage to that area. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel struck flesh on Hinsdale Street. An SUV’s bumper smashed into a 72-year-old man pedaling north. His hip shattered. Blood streaked the pavement. He stayed conscious, staring skyward as the city thundered past.

A 72-year-old man riding a bicycle northbound on Hinsdale Street near 617 was struck by a southbound SUV, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 12:18 p.m. in Brooklyn. The report describes, 'Steel met flesh. His hip shattered. Blood slicked the asphalt. The bumper bent. He stayed awake, staring up at the sky.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations and a broken hip but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV’s left front bumper bore the impact. Both vehicles were reported as traveling straight ahead before the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on driver actions or errors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the violent impact between the SUV and the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered injuries to the entire body and was in shock. The impact damaged the left side doors and left front quarter panel of the vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:03. Two sedans traveling south collided, with one vehicle initially parked and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors and left front bumper, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel and left front quarter panel respectively. A 21-year-old male driver was injured, suffering bodily injury to his entire body and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver error such as failure to yield or reckless behavior. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with a bicyclist turning right westbound on Loring Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected, suffering severe leg fractures and dislocations. Police cite bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, highlighting dangerous interaction dynamics.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight east on Loring Avenue when it struck a 56-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn westbound. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the bike's center back end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor twice, indicating confusion on the bicyclist's part. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The bicyclist's helmet use is unknown and not cited as a factor. This crash underscores the perilous conditions for cyclists navigating turns alongside motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash as a sedan traveling south at unsafe speed struck parked vehicles on Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn. The passenger remained conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of excessive speed in urban areas.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 on Hinsdale Street, Brooklyn. A sedan driven by a licensed male driver traveling south struck multiple parked vehicles, including a Honda SUV and other sedans. The primary contributing factor cited was "Unsafe Speed." The 81-year-old female occupant, seated as a right rear passenger, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report emphasizes the driver’s failure to control speed as the cause of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right front quarter panel of the moving sedan and the left rear bumpers and quarter panels of the parked vehicles. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by speeding drivers in residential Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Wyona Street in Brooklyn, injuring seven occupants including the drivers and five passengers. All victims suffered full-body injuries and shock, with driver distraction cited as the cause. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, at 11:20 AM on Wyona Street in Brooklyn, two sedans traveling in opposite directions collided head-on. The vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. Seven occupants were injured: the male driver of one vehicle and six passengers ranging in age from 1 to 34. All victims experienced injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. None were ejected from the vehicles. The driver wore a lap belt. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Liberty Avenue and Miller Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The collision involved a left turn and disregarded traffic control. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue near Miller Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:30 PM. Two sedans collided: one traveling south making a left turn, the other traveling east going straight ahead. The driver of the turning sedan, a 51-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals and executing an improper turn. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the point of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver hit a 36-year-old man crossing Fulton Street at Logan Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end while traveling westbound straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:10 AM on Fulton Street near Logan Street in Brooklyn. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the same area. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not blamed for the crash, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15