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

A sedan struck a 31-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike on Butler Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:29 PM on Butler Street in Brooklyn. A 2017 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was parked before the collision. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound, was struck by the sedan's right front bumper. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike was damaged at its center back end. The focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention, which led to this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a pick-up truck struck his e-bike in Brooklyn. The collision caused bruising and elbow injuries. The truck driver’s improper lane usage led to the crash, with no damage reported to either vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:49 in Brooklyn near 458 5 Avenue. A pick-up truck traveling south struck a southbound e-bike driven by a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the truck’s left front quarter panel and the e-bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the truck operator. Both vehicles reportedly sustained no damage. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and wore unspecified safety equipment. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The licensed truck driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck made an improper right turn on Union Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound motorscooter. The scooter overturned, injuring its 53-year-old male driver, who suffered contusions and bruises but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:43 PM on Union Street near Hoyt Street in Brooklyn. The tractor truck was making a right turn when it struck the motorscooter traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the truck's right rear quarter panel hitting the left side doors of the motorscooter, causing it to overturn. The motorscooter driver, a 53-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the truck driver's errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' along with 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' These driver errors directly contributed to the collision and the rider's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a slowing box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing head trauma and whiplash. The crash exposed risks from following too closely on high-speed roadways.

According to the police report, at 15:41 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a sedan traveling east collided with the center back end of a slowing or stopping box truck. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The box truck sustained no damage, while the sedan's front end was damaged. A 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as tailgating on busy expressways, which can result in serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on 7 Avenue collided, striking each other’s side panels. Both vehicles carried passengers who suffered contusions and bruises. Injuries included shoulder, upper arm, and back trauma. The crash caused significant damage to the left and right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:14 on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, a 2022 Ford and a 2005 Toyota, were both traveling straight north when they collided. The Ford was impacted on its left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors. The Toyota sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Both vehicles carried occupants: the Ford had two passengers, a 33-year-old male and a 62-year-old female, both injured with contusions and bruises to the shoulder, upper arm, and back. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision’s impact on the side panels suggests a possible failure to maintain lane or safe distance, but no explicit driver errors are cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met flesh on Union Street. An 83-year-old man, crossing with the light, was struck by a turning taxi. Blood pooled. His head split. The cab did not stop. The street did not forgive.

An 83-year-old man was seriously injured at the intersection of Union Street and 6th Avenue in Brooklyn when a taxi making a right turn struck him as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Steel meets flesh. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. Head split. Eyes open. The cab did not stop.' The victim suffered a severe head injury and was conscious at the scene. The police report makes clear the driver failed to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, underscoring the persistent danger faced by New York City’s most vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Genesis SUV turned left through a red. A moped rider, unlicensed and unprotected, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled. A leg shattered. The street did not forgive. The law was ignored. The city bore witness.

According to the police report, a Genesis SUV made a left turn on Carroll Street near Bond Street, disregarding traffic control. At the same moment, a moped was making a right turn. The SUV's driver, licensed, ignored the light, as stated in the report: 'The light was ignored.' The moped rider, a 20-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report details that the rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. The contributing factors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the moped's center front end. The police report paints a stark scene: 'Blood pooled. A leg shattered.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals and turn improperly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being hit by two distracted drivers in parked SUVs on Pacific Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were inattentive, causing a collision with the cyclist who was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pacific Street in Brooklyn at 16:13. The victim, a 24-year-old male bicyclist, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers involved. Both drivers were operating Station Wagon/SUV vehicles, parked prior to the crash, and their inattention led to the collision with the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the drivers' failure to maintain attention, which directly resulted in the bicyclist's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and whiplash after his SUV was struck from behind. The impact damaged the center back end of the vehicle. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 589 Smith Street at 8:00 PM. The driver, a 29-year-old male, was operating a 2023 Cadillac SUV traveling north when the vehicle was struck at the center back end. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash, but remained conscious and was not ejected. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no other driver errors or contributing factors were noted. Vehicle damage was confined to the center back end, indicating a rear-end collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Columbia Street and Summit Street in Brooklyn. The driver making a left turn and her front-seat passenger suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Columbia Street near Summit Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided, one traveling north going straight ahead and the other making a left turn westbound. The driver of the westbound sedan, a 57-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash, while her 48-year-old front-seat passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries along with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision point was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention during the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim suffered upper leg contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 8 Avenue made an improper left turn onto 13 Street at 17:52 in Brooklyn. The driver, licensed and male, failed to yield the right-of-way to a 37-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights driver error in executing turns and yielding, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist on 5 Avenue near Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old male cyclist suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:27 on 5 Avenue near Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. A sedan, occupied by two people and traveling north, struck a bicyclist traveling northeast. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and abrasions and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors played a critical role. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The taxi driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. Two occupants in the taxi suffered neck and back injuries, both in shock but restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway around 1:00 PM. A taxi traveling eastbound collided with the center back end of a box truck also traveling eastbound. The taxi driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The taxi carried three occupants; the 39-year-old female driver and a 60-year-old female right rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The box truck had one male occupant who was not reported injured. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the box truck and the rear end of the taxi. The crash highlights driver error—specifically failure to maintain safe distance and attention—as the cause of injury to vulnerable passengers inside the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured after striking debris obstructing his path in Brooklyn. The crash caused upper arm injuries and bruising. Limited visibility and obstruction contributed to the impact, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male motorcyclist was traveling southbound on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 AM when he collided with debris obstructing the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report highlights the hazardous conditions caused by debris and limited visibility, which directly contributed to the crash and the rider's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep lost a tire on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted as it slammed forward. Seven inside. In the right rear, a man’s leg was crushed. He wore a harness. He lay still. The road stayed quiet.

According to the police report, a Jeep sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway lost a tire. The vehicle slammed forward. Metal folded. Seven people were inside. In the right rear seat, a 27-year-old man screamed as his leg was crushed. He wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The injured passenger suffered severe crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. The crash shows the brutal cost of mechanical failure and distraction for those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a 2024 sedan. Both vehicles were making left turns southbound. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2024 Toyota sedan on Hoyt Street. Both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were making left turns traveling south when the crash occurred. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The collision point was the right side doors of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue at 5th Avenue. The front end crushed her. She died on the street, alone in the dark. By sunrise, the asphalt was still. The city moved on. She did not.

A taxi traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed at 5th Avenue. According to the police report, the front end of the taxi hit her, causing fatal injuries to her entire body. She died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The woman was crossing against the signal, but the data does not cite this as a contributing factor for the driver. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are listed in the report. The crash left the street quiet by sunrise, marking another loss on Brooklyn’s roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked SUV on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The SUV sustained left side door damage. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stationary before the crash and was struck on its left side doors. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or helmet use. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was a 2016 Subaru SUV. The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily to the cyclist and the SUV's side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck while crossing Luquer Street at a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Luquer Street and Smith Street in Brooklyn. He was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and hand. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and a van collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Three men inside the box truck suffered whiplash and head injuries. The crash involved passing too closely and failure to keep right. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west and a van making a left turn southbound collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of the box truck and the left front bumper of the van. Three male occupants in the box truck, including the driver and two front passengers, were injured with complaints of whiplash and head injuries. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as passing too closely and failure to keep right. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The van had no occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15