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

An e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a Chevrolet SUV. Police cite the vehicle driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as a key factor in the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:41 on 5 Avenue near 14 Street in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male e-bike rider was injured, suffering contusions and upper arm injuries, and was ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Passing Too Closely" by the other vehicle, a Chevrolet SUV, which collided with the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained no damage, indicating the force of impact was primarily absorbed by the e-bike and its rider. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but sustained serious injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to maintain safe passing distances around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving SUV struck the left rear of a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The collision exposed risks from driver inattention or control failure.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver of a 2018 Jeep SUV was parked on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn when she was struck on the left rear bumper by a 2024 Subaru SUV traveling eastbound. The Subaru driver, also female and licensed in New Jersey, was moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the parked Jeep and the right front bumper of the Subaru. The parked Jeep driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the moving vehicle's failure to avoid striking a stationary vehicle, indicating driver error related to attention or control. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the early morning crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Columbia Street. A 2020 Ford SUV was traveling east, going straight ahead, when it collided with a 2019 sedan making a left turn southwest. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and suffered injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the sedan's left turn maneuver against the SUV's straight travel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a female driver and her male passenger. Both suffered bruises and contusions, with upper arm and back injuries reported. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided, involving a 29-year-old female driver and a 29-year-old male front-seat passenger. Both occupants were injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the shoulder, upper arm, and back. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel and front bumpers, confirming the impact points consistent with the described driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left collided with a southbound moped on Union Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and improper passing as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Union Street, Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 51-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating a failure to maintain safe distance and improper passing maneuvers. The moped driver was not ejected and was using a harness. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, while the moped’s undercarriage was damaged. These details highlight the sedan driver’s critical mistakes leading to the collision and serious injury of the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another vehicle from behind. Three female occupants, including the driver, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a rear-end collision. The driver, a 27-year-old female from New Jersey, was found to have been inattentive and following too closely, which led to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. Three female occupants were injured: the driver suffered a concussion and was incoherent, a 21-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat and a 1-year-old female front passenger both sustained neck contusions and bruises. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock after a collision with a box truck on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue at 14:09. A 35-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV was making a right turn northeast when his vehicle's left front bumper collided with the right front bumper of a box truck traveling east. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The SUV driver was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants at the time. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 41-year-old man crossing 5 Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered arm injuries and shock. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on 5 Avenue near President Street in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn when the vehicle's center front end struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor to the collision. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users even when they follow crossing rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck turned right on Bond and Butler. Steel met flesh. An 83-year-old woman, crossing without a signal, was struck and killed. The truck showed no damage. The street absorbed another silent, brutal loss.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old woman was crossing at the corner of Bond Street and Butler Street in Brooklyn when a northbound dump truck, registered in New Jersey, made a right turn and struck her. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal.' The truck, described as a 2018 KW-TRUCK/BUS, showed 'no damage' after the crash. The victim suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The report notes the truck's point of impact was the 'right front quarter panel.' The narrative describes the moment as one where 'her body bore the weight of steel, silence, and final breath.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors beyond the absence of a crossing signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van and sedan collided head-on and side-on at Union Street in Brooklyn. Two vehicle occupants suffered injuries including shoulder and chest trauma. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 van traveling east and a 2016 sedan traveling north collided at Union Street in Brooklyn around 11:40 AM. The van struck the sedan with its center front end, impacting the sedan's left front quarter panel and left side doors. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 49-year-old female driver who was injured with chest pain and nausea, restrained by a lap belt and harness. A 32-year-old female rear passenger in the sedan suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Both occupants experienced shock but were not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was struck by an eastbound SUV on Flatbush Avenue while crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was semiconscious. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2011 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound on Flatbush Avenue near 6 Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:14 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the vehicle impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a semiconscious state. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor by the police report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and fractured his elbow after colliding with a parked SUV on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The cyclist was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting dangers from distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on 3 Avenue near Butler Street in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was traveling west when he collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, classified as a severe injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the SUV driver's failure to maintain awareness led to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This incident underscores the lethal risks posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A violent crash between a sedan and an SUV on Clinton Street left three men injured. Both vehicles suffered demolished front-end damage. Police cite driver failure to obey traffic controls as the primary cause, with victims sustaining whiplash and upper body injuries.

According to the police report, at 12:16 PM on Clinton Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling east collided head-on. The report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old man, and the SUV's driver, a 29-year-old man, both sustained injuries including whiplash and upper arm trauma. Additionally, a 22-year-old male front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were demolished at the center front end, indicating a severe impact. The report explicitly cites driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls, with no contributing victim behaviors noted. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after a sedan struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated, conscious but seriously hurt in Brooklyn’s 4th Avenue area.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious at the scene. The collision occurred at 22:18. The driver, licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota sedan, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left front bumper. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver’s failure to maintain attention, with no contributing factors assigned to the pedestrian’s actions. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck an e-bike rider going south on 4 Avenue. The e-bike driver, partially ejected and injured, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 16:20 on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling west collided with an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike driver, a 31-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, striking the e-bike's left rear quarter panel. The e-bike sustained front-end damage, while the sedan showed no damage. The injured e-bike rider was conscious but injured, wearing a helmet. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan while traveling north. The bicyclist suffered contusions and arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:38 PM on Smith Street, Brooklyn. A 33-year-old male bicyclist, traveling northbound, collided with a parked sedan that was stationary on the street. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan, and the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had no damage reported. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a hazardous condition for the bicyclist. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a collision at the intersection of Kane and Hicks Streets.

According to the police report, at 14:25, a 2015 SUV traveling west on Kane Street was making a left turn when it struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with Hicks Street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited with any contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and distraction, in intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans met steel to steel at 8th Avenue and Union. Both drivers distracted. Metal folded. A 46-year-old man, unbelted, crushed at the knee. The street fell silent, bearing the cost of inattention.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at the corner of 8th Avenue and Union Street in Brooklyn at 20:14. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The report states, "Both drivers distracted." The impact left a 46-year-old male driver with severe crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The police report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The injured man was not wearing a seatbelt, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. Additionally, a 41-year-old female front passenger suffered chest injuries and a concussion. The narrative describes the aftermath: "Metal folded. A 46-year-old man, unbelted, crushed at the knee. Both drivers distracted. The street fell quiet, holding the weight of what could not be undone." The collision underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 8-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The child suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The motorcycle's front center collided with the pedestrian, revealing critical driver errors in a dangerous urban setting.

According to the police report, at 20:04 in Brooklyn, an unlicensed male driver operating a 2024 ZNEN motorcycle traveling east struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end, causing facial abrasions to the child, who remained conscious. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors were specified for her actions. The collision caused injury severity level 3, highlighting the severe consequences of unlicensed driving and failure to properly control the vehicle in a populated area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding north struck the left side doors of a parked bus in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious. No damage was reported to either vehicle. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM near 424 Clinton Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old female bicyclist traveling north collided with the left side doors of a bus that was parked and unoccupied. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus, a 2017 model operated by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The absence of vehicle damage and the bus’s parked status highlight the complexity of the incident, but no driver errors were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15