Blood on the Asphalt: Brooklyn Streets Still Deadly, City Still Silent

A 66-year-old woman was struck by an SUV backing up on Ralph Avenue. She suffered bruises across her body. The driver backed unsafely. The street saw blood and confusion. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A crash occurred at 372 Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn when a station wagon/SUV, registered in Virginia, backed into a 66-year-old pedestrian. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and suffered contusions to her entire body. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver’s unsafe backing maneuver led to the injury. No vehicle damage was reported. Another occupant in the SUV was listed but not injured. The data highlights the risk faced by pedestrians when drivers reverse without proper caution.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a woman on Ralph Avenue. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The street saw impact. The system failed to protect her. The driver kept going straight. The city keeps counting.

A 32-year-old woman walking near 528 Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn was injured when a sedan struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:03 p.m. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was traveling north in a Ford sedan and was licensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and sedan collided on Atlantic Avenue. The moped driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely. Both vehicles showed no damage. The street saw danger. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involved a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' contributed to the collision. The moped driver wore a helmet. The sedan, occupied by two men, was parked before the crash and did not sustain damage. The moped driver was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report highlights driver inattention as a key factor, underscoring the persistent risk to those on smaller vehicles in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Troy Avenue at Sterling Place. Alcohol and reckless lane use played a role. One woman suffered a back injury. Others, including a child, escaped with minor or no injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a pick-up truck and a sedan occurred on Troy Avenue at Sterling Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. One female passenger, age 55, sustained a back injury and contusion. Other occupants, including a one-year-old child, were listed with unspecified or no injuries. The police report highlights driver errors: alcohol involvement and improper lane usage. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the contributing factors. The crash underscores the persistent risks faced by passengers and vulnerable road users in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man walking at the intersection of Brooklyn Ave and Prospect Pl was hit by a car’s left front bumper. He suffered a facial contusion. The crash left him conscious but injured. No driver errors were listed in the police report.

A 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a car struck him with its left front bumper at the intersection of Brooklyn Ave and Prospect Pl in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection when the crash occurred. He sustained a bruise to his face but remained conscious. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle type or driver actions were provided. The police report lists no helmet or signal issues. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections, even when official records do not cite driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit an e-bike on Nostrand Avenue. The cyclist took the blow to his back. Police say improper lane use and driver distraction led to the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed again.

A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Syl Williamson Way involved an SUV and an e-bike. According to the police report, the SUV was changing lanes when it struck the e-bike, injuring the 54-year-old cyclist. The cyclist suffered a back injury and a contusion. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both the SUV driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The report highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and distracted driving. No vehicle damage was reported, but the human cost was clear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck turned left on Brooklyn Ave. The driver failed to yield. A woman crossing with the signal was hit. She suffered a leg injury. The street stayed open. The truck showed no damage. The driver walked away.

A pick-up truck struck a 33-year-old woman as she crossed Brooklyn Ave at Dean St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the driver made a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The woman suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The driver, a 66-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The vehicle, a 2023 Chevrolet pick-up, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a cyclist on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver followed too closely and was distracted. The cyclist, a 35-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions and was partially ejected. She wore a helmet. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

A crash on Kingston Avenue at Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan was 'Following Too Closely' and showed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist, a 35-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious at the scene. The report notes she wore a helmet. The sedan struck the cyclist’s left front bumper as she made a right turn. The data lists driver inattention and tailgating as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist riding north on Bedford met the front of an SUV on Atlantic. The crash left the cyclist with a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and ignoring traffic control. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A collision occurred at Atlantic Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving an SUV and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 32-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was reported conscious with abrasions. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The SUV struck the right side of the bike with its center front end. No helmet was reported for the cyclist, but the police report lists driver errors as the primary factors. No injuries were specified for the SUV occupant. The crash highlights the persistent threat to cyclists from inattentive driving and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan cut left across St Marks Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The motorcycle struck the car. The rider hit the pavement. He suffered a leg injury. The crash left scars and questions in Brooklyn.

A sedan and a motorcycle collided at St Marks Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the car. The motorcycle rider, a 32-year-old man, was injured in the leg and suffered abrasions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The injured rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air hung heavy over Bedford Avenue as an SUV struck a 26-year-old man crossing at Park Place. The impact left him in shock, blood on his head, and an abrasion. Sirens echoed as the streetlights flickered, marking another wound in Brooklyn.

A 26-year-old pedestrian was injured when a southbound SUV hit him at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Park Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:53 p.m. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was described as being in shock, with an abrasion noted. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. No mention of helmet use or traffic signal involvement appears in the report. The vehicle, registered in Florida, showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The incident highlights the persistent risk faced by people crossing city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped asphalt on Brooklyn Ave at Park Pl. A sedan and motorcycle collided midday. The motorcyclist, partially ejected, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The air smelled of fuel and hot rubber.

A crash involving a sedan and a motorcycle occurred at Brooklyn Ave and Park Pl in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling south when the collision happened. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his lower leg and foot, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the crash. Both vehicles suffered damage to their left bumpers. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped slammed front-first on Atlantic Avenue near Franklin. The driver, a 44-year-old man, was thrown from the vehicle and left unconscious with a head wound and bleeding. Sirens cut through Brooklyn’s night as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Atlantic Avenue at Franklin Avenue crashed, resulting in the driver being ejected and found unconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the driver, as noted in the report. No other vehicles or people were involved in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel slammed against steel on Buffalo Avenue near Eastern Parkway. Night air filled with the sharp sound of impact. Both drivers, a young woman and an older man, clutched their backs, pain etched on their faces. Sirens cut through the darkness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Buffalo Avenue near Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers—a 22-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man—suffered back contusions and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash occurred as one vehicle attempted a right turn and the other a left, resulting in a front-end impact. Both drivers were using lap belts and harnesses. The police narrative notes distraction and inexperience in both vehicles. No mention of helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossing Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV in the early evening. The impact left her bruised and injured her hip and upper leg. Sirens echoed as she remained conscious, pain radiating from the intersection’s painted lines.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman was crossing at the marked crosswalk at 841 Eastern Parkway when she was struck by a westbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s visibility was compromised at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or equipment issues were cited. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man on a Fly Wing e-bike slammed into road debris near 265 New York Ave. He crashed, helmeted, blood running from his head. Fifty years old and stunned, he sat in shock as the night pressed in around him.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike northbound near 265 New York Ave in Brooklyn struck debris in the roadway. The impact threw him from his bike, causing a head injury and leaving him in shock. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors or other vehicles were involved. The injured rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but still suffered bleeding from the head.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Afternoon sun glared on Utica Avenue as a motorbike and sedan collided near Sterling Place. The crash left the motorbike driver shocked, his arm scraped and bleeding. Sirens echoed as traffic slowed, metal and rubber scattered on the Brooklyn asphalt.

A collision involving a motorbike and a sedan occurred on Utica Avenue near Sterling Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash happened. The motorbike driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his arm and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Mazda sedan turns left on Nostrand Avenue at St Johns Place. Metal collides with a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She falls, neck bruised. The driver and passenger remain inside the car. The street is silent.

According to the police report, a Mazda sedan making a left turn at Nostrand Avenue and St Johns Place struck a 24-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver and passenger, both 34, were not reported injured and stayed in the vehicle. The point of impact was the car's left front bumper. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report. The incident highlights the persistent risks pedestrians face at intersections, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The sedan’s driver followed too closely, causing the collision. Both vehicles were traveling northbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rogers Avenue near Prospect Place in Brooklyn at 1:33 p.m. A sedan traveling northbound rear-ended an e-bike also heading north. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the e-bike showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Utica Avenue struck an object or vehicle, injuring its 62-year-old male driver. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The involved vehicle was a 2013 Nissan sedan traveling south, which sustained damage to its center front end. The 62-year-old male driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver's actions, impaired by alcohol, directly contributed to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The report focuses on the driver's impairment as the primary cause of the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14