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

A sedan turning left hit a 28-year-old female in-line skater crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. The skater suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old female in-line skater crossing the street with the signal. The skater was injured in the hip and upper leg and experienced shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The skater was not ejected and had no safety equipment noted. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way by the driver as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man on a motorscooter was ejected after a collision with an SUV on Pacific Street. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles struck front center. Driver distraction and unsafe speed contributed.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with an SUV on Pacific Street. The motorscooter and SUV collided front center while both were traveling straight ahead. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the motorscooter driver, and driver inattention for the SUV driver. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the motorscooter and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Schenectady Avenue just after midnight. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. One driver, 56, suffered injuries and shock but was not ejected. Damage hit front ends and quarter panels. The crash left one injured and shaken.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Schenectady Avenue around 12:45 a.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead but failed to obey traffic controls, listed as "Traffic Control Disregarded" for both. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other, causing damage to the right front quarter panel and center front end. One driver, a 56-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured and experienced shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies driver errors as the failure to obey traffic controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The sedan driver made a right turn and hit the scooter on its left side. The rider suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan struck the left side doors of the e-scooter, causing injury but no loss of consciousness. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had damage to its right front quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV made a right turn and struck the left rear bumper of a sedan changing lanes. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited improper lane usage as a factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling north on New York Avenue made a right turn and collided with the left rear bumper of a sedan that was changing lanes. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The driver of the sedan was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan turning right on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The bus’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right side doors. Driver inattention and oversized vehicle contributed.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with a sedan making a right turn northeast. The bus’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: "Oversized Vehicle" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The sedan driver was also licensed. The crash caused injury to the passenger, who complained of pain and nausea. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 50-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Atlantic Avenue. The impact hit the pedestrian’s right leg and foot. The driver was distracted and following too closely. The man suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian who was walking outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The pedestrian’s actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and safe distance led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered an elbow injury after a Jeep SUV struck her at an intersection on Rogers Avenue. The driver was going straight north and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The child was left in shock and complained of pain.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling north on Rogers Avenue struck a 12-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The child sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment is noted. The driver’s error in lane usage led to the collision, which caused serious injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike and sedan collided on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan showed no damage. The e-bike’s left front bumper was struck.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The e-bike driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The e-bike was traveling west and was struck on its left front bumper. The sedan, also traveling west, had no visible damage despite the impact on its right front quarter panel. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries after a solo sedan crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the car.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Atlantic Avenue near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2007 sedan traveling east, lost control and impacted with the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old rode north on Bedford Avenue. He struck a parked SUV. His neck was crushed. He wore no helmet. The street was quiet. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A 17-year-old male riding a motorcycle north on Bedford Avenue collided with a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A 17-year-old on a motorcycle struck a parked SUV. No helmet. His neck crushed. He stayed awake. The street was quiet. The boy bled alone.' The teen suffered crush injuries to his neck but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after driver inattention. No other people were injured. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The vehicle struck another car while making a right turn. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Damage was to the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision on Utica Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred when her vehicle, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Park Place. The trailing driver, a 48-year-old woman, hit the lead vehicle from behind. She suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as causes. Both vehicles damaged front and rear.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Park Place. The trailing vehicle, driven by a 48-year-old woman, struck the rear of the lead SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopping, while the trailing vehicle was going straight ahead. Impact occurred at the center front end of the trailing vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing into a parked spot struck a 22-year-old e-bike rider on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing as causes. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan was entering a parked position on Saint Johns Place when it backed unsafely and struck an eastbound e-bike rider. The 22-year-old male e-bike driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction. The e-bike rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the e-bike was damaged on its left front bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and following too closely.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Vanderbilt Avenue and Dean Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling west, struck her with its right front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as following too closely. The pedestrian's actions are unknown. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider struck the rear of an SUV making a left turn on Pacific Street. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles traveled east. Driver distraction contributed to the crash. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male riding an e-bike collided with the center back end of a 2019 BMW SUV that was making a left turn on Pacific Street. The e-bike rider was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, as was the e-bike rider, who was going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the center back end of the SUV. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn and struck a northbound e-bike on Buffalo Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Buffalo Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 21-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The crash occurred at 1:47 a.m. The collision point was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn and struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Buffalo Avenue. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. One vehicle was parked; the other struck it from behind. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Damage centered on rear and front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Buffalo Avenue. One vehicle was parked, and the other was traveling south when it struck the parked car from behind. Both drivers, a 41-year-old with a permit and a 32-year-old licensed driver, sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver with the permit was operating the moving vehicle, which caused the rear-end collision. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the parked sedan and the center front end of the moving sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle hit a turning Ford SUV on Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 24, wore a helmet. He was thrown, crushed, broken under the SUV’s front. Seven in the SUV, including children, were unhurt. The street swallowed another body.

A Yamaha motorcycle slammed into the rear of a Ford SUV making a left turn at Atlantic Avenue and Grand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 24-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was thrown from his bike and crushed under the SUV’s front, suffering injuries to his entire body. The Ford carried seven occupants, including five children and two adults, none of whom were reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either vehicle. The motorcyclist’s helmet is noted in the data, but the impact proved fatal. The crash shows the deadly force of turning vehicles and the vulnerability of those on two wheels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15