Six Dead in CB6—How Many More Before City Hall Acts?

A 4-year-old girl crossing Court Street with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered bruises and an injury to her lower arm. The driver showed no visible damage to the vehicle. The child remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Court Street with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Mazda SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's left turn maneuver. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians at intersections even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn after a taxi struck his bike’s left side. The crash happened at night on 7 Avenue. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver distraction as a factor.

According to the police report, a taxi starting from parking struck a bicyclist traveling north on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the bike’s left side doors and the taxi’s left front bumper. The 73-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver sped east on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveled south. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The rider suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed and traveling east on 6 Avenue, collided with a southbound sedan at the intersection near Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper, causing center front-end damage to the bike. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated neck injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and female. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old man on a bike was partially ejected and suffered shoulder abrasions after a collision with a van on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The van struck the bike’s front center with its right front bumper. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

According to the police report, a van and a bicycle collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 79-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his upper arm and shoulder. The van, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling east and struck the bike at its center front end with the van’s right front bumper. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The van showed no damage, and the bicyclist was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit an 18-year-old male bicyclist on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver was inattentive. The bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Smith Street struck a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the left side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York. No other factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver struck a BMW sedan turning right in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the sedan’s front bumper. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as factors.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a BMW sedan making a right turn in Brooklyn’s 4th Avenue area. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its center front end. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. The e-bike driver wore a helmet. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane use and vehicle interaction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men collided on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn late at night. Both drivers suffered abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies. The crash involved a scooter going south and an e-scooter making a right turn. Both drivers were unlicensed.

According to the police report, a scooter traveling south on Hoyt Street collided with an e-scooter making a right turn. Both drivers, men aged 35 and 42, were injured with abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a frontal collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling south hit his left side. He was diagnosed with a concussion.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2023 Hyundai sedan traveling south on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred when the pedestrian crossed against the signal at the intersection. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left side doors, causing a head injury classified as a concussion. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not specify any contributing driver errors. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Toyota sedan on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Two occupants in the SUV suffered internal injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on 4 Avenue collided with a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling north. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The SUV carried two occupants, both injured with internal complaints: a 30-year-old male driver with knee and leg injuries and a 34-year-old female front passenger with back injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The sedan had one male driver who was licensed in New Jersey. The report lists the contributing factor as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man driving a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was injured during a lane change. The vehicle struck another object with its front center. Unsafe speed and defective brakes contributed. The driver suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway while changing lanes. The sedan's center front end collided, causing damage to the vehicle's center back end. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and defective brakes as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a right turn on 3 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and following too closely. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 Ford SUV made a right turn on 3 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead when the SUV turned right, causing a collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike, which also sustained damage. The SUV had one occupant and was traveling east.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.

A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a pickup truck on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was partially ejected and injured after colliding with a pickup truck traveling west on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the bicyclist and the truck driver. The pickup truck had no visible damage and was going straight ahead. The e-bike was parked before the crash and struck on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was struck at a Garnet Street intersection in Brooklyn. She crossed against the signal and suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The chassis cab truck driver was going straight and did not sustain damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Garnet Street against the signal. The collision involved a 2018 Dodge chassis cab truck traveling south, which struck the pedestrian with its trailer. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no driver errors such as failure to yield were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was struck on Warren Street in Brooklyn. The driver showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle had no visible damage. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Warren Street in Brooklyn after a collision involving aggressive driving and road rage. The 22-year-old female pedestrian was at an intersection when the incident occurred. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and showed no damage after the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of pain at the scene. No driver license or vehicle details were provided. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the scooter’s right side doors. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling west and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was struck on the right side doors by the sedan’s center front end. He was ejected from the scooter and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" by the e-scooter driver. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other occupants were involved. The sedan had damage to its center front end, while the e-scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe lane changing by both drivers caused the impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash happened. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and shock after a rear-end collision on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper. Driver inattention caused the crash. The passenger was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a 2014 sedan also traveling west. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right rear bumper. A 67-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was struck by a box truck on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the truck, driven without attention, hit him. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling straight on Nevins Street in Brooklyn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The truck showed no damage, and there were no occupants inside at the time. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not contribute to the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an e-scooter collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The scooter driver was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The taxi sustained no damage, while the e-scooter had damage to its right rear bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned. The scooter driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15