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

Night air split by screeching metal at 5th Avenue. A sedan making a U-turn struck a 19-year-old bicyclist moving straight. The cyclist, thrown and in shock, clutched his injured leg as traffic slowed and sirens approached.

A 19-year-old bicyclist suffered leg injuries after being struck by a sedan at 434 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred as the sedan, driven by an unlicensed driver, attempted a U-turn and hit the cyclist traveling straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the key contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and experienced shock. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited in the data. The sedan had three occupants and was registered out of state.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a right turn. She remained conscious, suffering a head contusion. The crash left the vehicle undamaged but the pedestrian bruised and shaken at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states she was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan, driven by a licensed male, made a right turn and struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screamed at 3rd Avenue’s corner. A sedan, turning left, crashed head-on into an SUV. Ten people jolted inside. A 58-year-old woman, belted in the front, felt pain surge through her body. Infants wailed. Shock and silence followed.

According to the police report, a left-turning sedan struck a northbound SUV head-on near 557 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. Ten occupants were involved. A 58-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat and wearing a seatbelt, suffered pain throughout her body and experienced shock. Two infants were among those present. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. These driver errors led directly to the collision and resulting injuries. No mention of helmet use or signal violations appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal crumpled and glass scattered. A 44-year-old driver suffered a bruised leg but remained conscious. Sirens echoed as traffic snarled and emergency crews arrived at the scene.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact centered on the front ends of both vehicles. One driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg but was not ejected and stayed conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data, and no mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as factors in this crash. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants on high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a Ford pickup slams into the back of a Honda SUV. Metal crunches. Six men sit strapped in. One, age 49, cradles a bruised arm. The others remain silent, seat belts tight across their chests.

According to the police report, a Ford pickup traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the center rear of a Honda SUV. Each vehicle carried three men. One 49-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious. The report states both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No specific driver errors are listed, with contributing factors marked as 'Unspecified.' The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal and flesh collide on 5th Avenue. A Toyota SUV pulls from the curb. A cyclist, southbound, is thrown to the ground. Blood streaks his arm. Sirens cut through the night. A child in the SUV cries. The cyclist is conscious, bruised.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV pulled from the curb on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a 26-year-old male cyclist riding south. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both driver errors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the crash. No injuries were reported among the SUV occupants. The incident highlights the consequences of improper lane changes and unsafe driver behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Nelson Street in Brooklyn at 14:16. A 27-year-old male moped driver traveling north was hit by a sedan also traveling north but making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The moped driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the sedan’s left turn movement directly led to the collision. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old man suffered full-body injuries after an SUV making a right turn hit him outside an intersection on 6 Ave in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious but fractured and dislocated limbs. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:16 on 6 Ave in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Mazda SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck him at the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was conscious but suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not cited with any contributing factors. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a sedan with front-end damage, but the primary impact was from the SUV’s turn. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers executing turns in areas with pedestrian presence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Hamilton Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV also heading south. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at impact, with damage centered on the sedan’s rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hamilton Avenue at 16:50. A sedan driven by a 41-year-old male occupant was traveling south when it was hit in the center back end by a southbound SUV. The sedan driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, with contusions and bruises reported. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not identify explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV had no occupants and no driver information was provided. The collision caused damage primarily to the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A dump truck making a left turn struck a 36-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk at night in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered arm injuries and shock. The crash resulted from the truck driver's failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south in Brooklyn was making a left turn at the intersection of Wolcott Street when it struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2002 Mack truck. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old woman crossing with signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on 7 Ave in Brooklyn. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:23 AM on 7 Ave near Union St in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No pedestrian errors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by limited driver visibility during turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike passenger suffered back injuries after a rear-end collision on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention, striking the bike’s center back end. The passenger remained conscious but bruised, highlighting dangers from distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Flatbush Avenue and Dean Street in Brooklyn at 11:50 PM. The collision involved an e-bike traveling north that was stopped in traffic and was struck from behind at the center back end. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The injured party was a 30-year-old female passenger on the e-bike, who sustained back contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling north. No other vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident underscores the risk posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users, including passengers on motorized bicycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the Gowanus Ramp, injuring a 45-year-old male driver. The crash involved unsafe speed and lane changing. The driver sustained a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:35 on the Gowanus Ramp involving multiple SUVs traveling westbound. The driver of a 2023 BMW SUV was changing lanes at unsafe speed when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the right rear bumper of a 2023 Mercedes SUV traveling straight ahead. The 45-year-old male driver of the BMW was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and rear quarter panels. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 55-year-old man suffered elbow and hand injuries after a sedan traveling north hit him while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian’s right side, causing shock and a minor burn.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 3:47 PM in Brooklyn near 447 Columbia Street. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. A 2023 Honda sedan traveling north struck the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and complained of a minor burn. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian fault. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians crossing outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike rider suffered facial abrasions and shock after a collision caused by following too closely. The crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was helmeted but still sustained injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:45 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 46-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was helmeted but still suffered abrasions to the face and was in shock. The e-bike driver held a permit license from New York. There was no vehicle damage reported, and the point of impact was the right front quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle also traveling southbound. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by close following distances in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a flatbed truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both vehicle occupants suffered moderate injuries, including back contusions and shock. The crash highlights driver inattention and following too closely as critical factors.

According to the police report, at 8:35 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a 2014 Dodge SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a 2022 Ford flatbed truck also traveling east. The SUV driver was identified as inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. Additionally, the SUV driver was following too closely, compounding the risk. The flatbed truck had one male occupant, and the SUV carried two male occupants. Both the SUV driver, age 67, and front passenger, age 48, were injured with moderate severity (level 3), suffering back contusions and shock. Both occupants used lap belts and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was reported at the SUV's center front end and the flatbed's right rear bumper. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction and inadequate following distance on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two taxis collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 7:51 a.m. Following too closely caused a rear-end crash. Two passengers suffered head and full-body injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, at 7:51 a.m., two taxis traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the striking taxi hitting the center back end of the lead taxi. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. Two passengers in the lead taxi were injured: a 25-year-old female with head injuries and a 33-year-old male with injuries to his entire body. Both passengers complained of whiplash, were conscious, and were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the passengers or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider suffered a bruised arm after a distracted SUV driver struck his vehicle’s left side doors. The collision occurred on Court Street, leaving the moped driver injured but conscious. The SUV was parked before impact, highlighting driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Court Street in Brooklyn around midnight. The collision involved a 2024 SUV and a 2024 moped, both traveling south. The SUV driver, licensed but inattentive, was parked before the crash and struck the moped on the left side doors. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained a contusion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the moped rider. The impact damaged the SUV’s left side doors and the moped’s front center end, underscoring the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 3rd Avenue. The rear driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police identified following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the rear bumper of one vehicle and the front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:59 on 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling straight ahead collided, with impact at the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The rear vehicle’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with a back injury and experienced shock. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor leading to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling in the same direction. The rear vehicle sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the front vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a 27-year-old e-scooter rider in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered a concussion and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred near 300 Flatbush Ave during the sedan’s slowing maneuver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 near 300 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured after being struck by a 2019 sedan traveling south. The sedan driver was licensed but distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as a contributing factor. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the collision happened, impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained a concussion and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was reported on the rider. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The report emphasizes driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14