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

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at dawn. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered facial contusions. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

At 4:47 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a taxi collided with the rear of a sedan traveling westbound, according to the police report. The impact was at the sedan’s center front end and the taxi’s center back end. A 22-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan’s right rear suffered facial contusions and was conscious after the crash. The police report identifies driver inattention and following too closely as the primary contributing factors. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Multiple vehicles were involved, but the critical collision was the rear-end strike by the taxi on the sedan. The report places responsibility on the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and attention, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck the rear of a Honda sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two 21-year-old male passengers in the sedan suffered contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:10 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2019 Ford SUV was parked before the crash and impacted the center back end of a 2010 Honda sedan traveling west. The sedan's center front end sustained damage. Two male occupants, both 21 years old and passengers in the sedan, were injured with contusions and remained conscious. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver errors include failure to maintain control or proper attention, as implied by the alcohol involvement, leading to the SUV striking the sedan from behind. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling north collided with the rear of a flatbed truck on Brooklyn’s 6th Avenue. The impact injured a 65-year-old female passenger in the van, causing whole-body trauma and shock. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:20 AM on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn, a van traveling north struck the center back end of a flatbed truck also moving north. The collision caused damage to the front of the van and the rear of the truck. A 65-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the van suffered injuries to her entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash, indicating a failure to maintain proper focus on the road. No contributing factors were assigned to the injured passenger. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but the primary error was the van driver's lack of attention leading to a rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured three male passengers in the sedan, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 21:08 on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, a pick-up truck traveling north rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The truck driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan carried four occupants; three male passengers aged 26, 34, and 51 were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. None of the injured passengers were ejected or wearing safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the truck's front end but not on the sedan. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and tailgating—as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a Mercedes SUV passed too closely on Union Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s improper passing and passenger distraction led to the collision. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM on Union Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A Mercedes Benz SUV, occupied by two people, was parked before the crash but then passed the bicyclist improperly, striking the cyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," with an additional factor of "Passenger Distraction." The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. The cyclist was unhelmeted, but no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating the impact was likely from close contact rather than a high-speed collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man crossing Prospect Place with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan. The vehicle’s left front bumper impacted the pedestrian, causing a hip and upper leg contusion. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Prospect Place in Brooklyn at 10:31 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck him on the left front bumper, impacting his hip and upper leg. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Gowanus Ramp, triggering a chain collision involving multiple vehicles. A one-year-old passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained but seriously hurt. The crash exposed dangers of driver fatigue on busy roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:35 on the Gowanus Ramp involving several vehicles traveling westbound. The primary contributing factor was a driver falling asleep, identified as the cause of the collision. The report details a multi-vehicle impact with damage to the center back end of a sedan and front and rear impacts on SUVs. A one-year-old female occupant, seated in the left rear passenger seat and secured with a child restraint, sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report highlights the driver error of falling asleep as the critical factor leading to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver fatigue on New York City roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a stopped sedan on Bay Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Street in Brooklyn at 14:26. A pick-up truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance, resulting in injury to the sedan occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered chest injuries and shock after a sedan made a right turn and struck him in a marked crosswalk. The impact hit the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Court Street made a right turn and struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing when the collision occurred. No driver license or occupant information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling eastbound collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers and passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two station wagon/SUV vehicles, both traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, collided with center front and center back end impacts. The crash injured four occupants: two drivers, aged 39 and 54, and two passengers, aged 46 and 50. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with one driver also reporting shoulder and upper arm injury. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it attribute any contributing factors to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement and aggressive driving by one driver led to a violent impact. A 5-year-old passenger and the 46-year-old driver suffered chest and leg injuries. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Van Brunt Street collided at 19:38. The crash involved alcohol and aggressive driving by one driver, identified as contributing factors. The 5-year-old right rear passenger was injured with chest trauma and whiplash, protected by a child restraint and airbag deployment. The 46-year-old female driver of the other sedan sustained knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash, also protected by an airbag and seatbelt. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as driver errors leading to the crash. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of one sedan and the rear end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.

A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Nevins Street in Brooklyn at night. Both drivers and a front passenger suffered injuries with complaints of pain and shock. Police cited disregard for traffic control as the cause. Vehicle damage was concentrated on front and right side impacts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:17 on Nevins Street, Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling east and south collided, with impact points at the center front end and right side doors respectively. The drivers, a 19-year-old male and a 46-year-old female, and a 20-year-old female front passenger were injured, all experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Each occupant was restrained by lap belts and none were ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right side doors of the other, underscoring the force and angles of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, with limited view cited. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 5 Ave in Brooklyn struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The collision occurred at 14:24 near Lincoln Pl. The driver was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, which is listed as a contributing factor along with a limited or obstructed view. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report highlights driver error—failure to yield right-of-way and limited visibility—as the primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper right turn. The driver’s inattention and distraction led to impact with the pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection, causing bruising and moderate injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Union Street near 8th Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2016 GMC SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises with a severity level of 3. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim fault or behavior contributed to the crash according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The left rear passenger of one vehicle suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. The injured occupant remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:03 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling north. One driver was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the merging SUV and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The report cites driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. A 57-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear of the merging SUV sustained a concussion and head injury. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported for the injured passenger. The collision and injuries resulted directly from driver errors, specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes, as documented in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver rear-ended a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two men injured, including the inattentive driver and a front-seat passenger. Both suffered back injuries. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention on busy highways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A sedan traveling west was stopped in traffic when it was struck in the center back end by an eastbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both the driver and a 27-year-old female front passenger in the sedan were injured, sustaining back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked SUV struck a northbound sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A 2-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered facial abrasions despite airbag deployment. The crash was caused by the SUV driver disregarding traffic control, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 23:03 on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel when a parked Ford SUV was struck from behind by a northbound Nissan sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan driver. A 2-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger position, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan's airbags deployed, mitigating injury severity. The SUV driver was alone and the sedan had four occupants. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15