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

A sedan hit a motorscooter on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed front-end damage. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan collided with a motorscooter on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's center front end was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and pickup truck collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were going straight. The SUV’s front center struck the pickup’s rear center. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV and a 2011 pickup truck collided on Flatbush Avenue near Dean Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling northbound and going straight ahead when the SUV’s center front end struck the pickup’s center back end. Two occupants were injured: a 24-year-old male driver and a 44-year-old female front passenger, both reporting neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pickup truck showed no damage, while the SUV sustained front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with an SUV on 5 Avenue near Union Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a neck contusion. Police cited bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the bike head-on.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 5 Avenue collided with a westbound 2005 Infiniti SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and an unspecified part of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and other damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a sedan passed too closely on Baltic Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles traveled east; no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Baltic Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The sedan had four occupants, and the driver was a licensed female from New York. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver was injured and rendered unconscious in a collision between an SUV and a bus in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bus’s right side doors. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The driver wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver of a 2020 SUV collided with a 2008 bus traveling west on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV impacted the bus’s right side doors, causing injuries to the SUV driver, who was unconscious but restrained by a lap belt. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors were specified. The injured occupant was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. The collision caused damage to the front center of the SUV and the right side doors of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The injured man remained conscious and was not ejected. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn involving four vehicles traveling south. The crash injured a 28-year-old male driver, who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and remained inside his vehicle, which suffered center front end damage. Other vehicles involved were stopped in traffic or going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A concrete mixer truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2011 concrete mixer truck traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the center back end of a 2021 SUV also traveling west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, and her 39-year-old male front passenger were both injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor for the driver of the SUV, with unspecified factors for the passenger. The concrete mixer truck had center front end damage, indicating it struck the rear of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving large trucks and passenger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan stopped in traffic on Flatbush Avenue. The rider suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter collided with a 2014 Nissan sedan that was stopped in traffic. The e-scooter driver sustained facial abrasions and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan had no damage, while the e-scooter showed damage to its center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south, while the e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl was struck on Henry Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered back abrasions. The sedan hit her with its front center. She remained conscious but injured. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Henry Street in Brooklyn after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. She was struck by a 2022 Jeep sedan traveling south, which impacted her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused damage to the vehicle described as "Other." The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when stepping out from behind parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor-trailer turned onto Bush Street and crushed a parked Kia. The driver, trapped and bleeding, stayed conscious inside the wreck. The truck rolled on. Metal twisted. Blood pooled. The street bore the mark.

A tractor-trailer making a right turn onto Bush Street in Brooklyn struck a parked Kia sedan. According to the police report, the Kia was demolished beneath the trailer. The 36-year-old driver of the Kia was trapped inside, suffering severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The truck continued forward after the impact, leaving its trailer damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically cited in the data. The incident highlights the danger heavy trucks pose to stationary vehicles and their occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Court Street. The SUV made a right turn and hit her in the center front end. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Honda SUV made a right turn on Court Street and struck her at the intersection. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike flew from his seat. His arm split open. Blood pooled on Sterling Place. An SUV stood still. A passenger turned, and the crash followed. The street fell silent. Metal did not bend, but flesh did.

A 31-year-old man riding a bike on Sterling Place near 5th Avenue in Brooklyn was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a stationary SUV. The report states, 'A passenger turned their head. The crash came from silence, not steel.' The listed contributing factor is 'Passenger Distraction.' The SUV showed no damage. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No driver errors beyond passenger distraction were recorded. Helmet use was not specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided while making left turns on Hicks Street in Brooklyn. A 43-year-old male SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2021 SUV and a 2017 box truck—were both making left turns on Hicks Street when they collided. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles were damaged on their front quarter panels. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and foot injuries after a collision with a sedan on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was unlicensed and injured while the sedan made a right turn. The crash caused a concussion.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 7 Avenue was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The bicyclist was unlicensed and was changing lanes when the collision occurred. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a right turn and struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating errors in lane changing. The bicyclist's partial ejection and injuries highlight the severity of the impact. No helmet use was noted. The sedan sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Atlantic Avenue. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police cited bicyclist error or confusion as a contributing factor. The sedan involved had no reported damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue involving a bicyclist and a sedan. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan, a 2014 BMW, showed no reported damage or driver information. The bicyclist was traveling northeast going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center back end of the bike. No driver errors from the sedan were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a stopped box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old male, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford sedan traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a stopped 2012 International box truck. The sedan's driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the box truck was struck on its right rear bumper. The driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints. Both vehicles were registered and licensed in New York. The box truck had two occupants and was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Prospect Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. No ejections. Impact was on left and right front bumpers. Both drivers licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Prospect Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when their vehicles struck each other front-side—one on the left front bumper, the other on the right front bumper. The male driver, age 42, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. Airbags deployed in his vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles without other noted violations. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front bumper. The rider was not wearing a helmet. The crash happened on 5 Avenue near Union Street at 7:29 p.m.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured and ejected after a collision with a Nissan SUV traveling south on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike was making a left turn when the SUV struck it on the left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and suffered head injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist, who was the sole occupant of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. The crash involved left side and front-end impacts. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on 4 Avenue collided with a 2020 SUV traveling north. Both drivers, men aged 40 and 37, were injured with neck trauma but remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV was damaged at the center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both drivers were properly licensed and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to obey traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered chest injuries after a collision with a Jeep sedan on Columbia Street. The bike was making a left turn when it struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was in shock.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was making a left turn when his bike collided with a southbound Jeep sedan traveling straight. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to the bike’s left turn. The bicyclist suffered chest injuries and was in shock. No visible complaints were noted, and the bicyclist was using stoppers only as safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15