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

A motorcycle passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV disregarded traffic control and turned left into the motorcycle’s path. The crash occurred at night on Washington Avenue, highlighting driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:10 on Washington Avenue involving a motorcycle traveling south and an SUV making a left turn northbound. The motorcycle’s center front end collided with the SUV’s right front bumper. The motorcycle carried two occupants; a 33-year-old male passenger was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured passenger was not ejected and conscious but suffered serious injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior or safety equipment. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield and disregarding traffic controls, placing vulnerable vehicle occupants at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock after his SUV rear-ended another vehicle on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 10:40 AM, caused by following too closely, according to the police report.

At 10:40 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, a 62-year-old male driver in a 2022 SUV sustained back injuries and shock after colliding with the rear of another vehicle. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance, described as "Following Too Closely." The impact was centered on the back end of the SUV, which also sustained damage in the same area. The injured driver was not ejected and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment use. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and suffered serious head injuries after a 2012 SUV made a left turn into his path on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred at the front center of both vehicles, leaving the rider unconscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 2012 Cadillac SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue was making a left turn when it collided head-on with a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 60-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained severe head injuries, rendering him unconscious. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were the points of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unspecified' contributing factors related to the moped driver but does not list any direct fault or error by the moped rider. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the left turn maneuver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders, with the SUV's left turn directly causing the collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling straight collided head-on and front-left on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 59-year-old front-seat passenger suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious. The crash caused center-front damage to both vehicles, highlighting dangerous vehicle interactions in the borough.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:44. One vehicle, a 2006 Toyota sedan traveling east, impacted center front end with the other, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling north, which sustained damage to its left front bumper and center front end. The crash injured a 59-year-old female front passenger, who was semiconscious with chest injuries and complaints of pain or nausea. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed. The collision underscores the risks of vehicle-to-vehicle impacts at intersections in Brooklyn, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite restraint use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Pacific Street in Brooklyn, injuring an 80-year-old front passenger. The crash involved unsafe speed, according to the police report. The passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed and uninjured but shaken.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pacific Street in Brooklyn at 9:00 AM. Two sedans, both traveling west and initially parked, collided. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The impact points were the center back end of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. An 80-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining upper arm injuries and experiencing shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The driver, a 39-year-old male, was also in shock but had no reported injuries. Both drivers were licensed in their respective jurisdictions. The report highlights unsafe speed as the driver error leading to the collision. No contributing factors related to the victims' actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after being struck while emerging from near a parked car at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan driver was traveling westbound, with no reported vehicle damage. Contributing factors cite other vehicular errors.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Troy Avenue and Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn around 8:15 PM. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2019 Chevrolet sedan traveling westbound and going straight ahead, was involved. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues played a role. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. There was no damage to the vehicle, and no additional contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The focus remains on the driver's failure to safely navigate near parked vehicles, creating systemic danger for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A helmeted bicyclist suffered a concussion after an SUV passed too closely and struck him while making a right turn in Brooklyn. The collision caused head injuries and vehicle damage, highlighting driver errors in lane usage and passing distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 620 Vanderbilt Avenue at 13:57. A bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2017 Hyundai SUV, also traveling east and previously parked, made a right turn and struck the bike. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and head injury while wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The SUV's right front bumper and quarter panel collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed, but the incident underscores critical driver errors in maintaining safe passing distance and lane discipline, directly causing the bicyclist's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a collision caused by improper lane usage. The driver was conscious and restrained but sustained whiplash. The crash involved two vehicles traveling west on Pacific Street, with impact on their front quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pacific Street in Brooklyn at 16:15. The collision involved two vehicles traveling westbound: a 2018 Volkswagen and a 2011 Nissan sedan. The Nissan driver, a 46-year-old woman, was stopped in traffic when the Volkswagen, going straight ahead, impacted the Nissan’s left front quarter panel. The Nissan’s driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management caused the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Nostrand Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, driven by a distracted driver, hit her in the back. She suffered bruising and back injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Nostrand Avenue made a right turn and struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 15:47 in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. Both the cyclist and a sedan driver were making left turns when the crash occurred. The police report cites improper turning as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling north and making left turns at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bicycle and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the collision, highlighting driver error in executing the turn. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a Ford SUV made an improper left turn on Franklin Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic controls, colliding front-to-front with the cyclist traveling northbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Franklin Avenue at 13:14. The SUV driver, a licensed female from New York, was making a left turn southbound when she collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. The contributing factors emphasize driver error and failure to obey traffic controls, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision involving an SUV and a van on Atlantic Avenue left a 33-year-old female driver injured and in shock. Both vehicles were traveling west when the crash occurred. Following too closely was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue around 8:30 AM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV and a 2000 van, both traveling westbound. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The SUV sustained damage to the right side doors, while the van had damage to its right front bumper. The chain collision was initiated by failure to maintain a safe distance, leading to impact on the left side doors of an unspecified vehicle and right side doors of the SUV. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to maintaining unsafe following distances in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling straight on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including whiplash. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:30 p.m. A 2017 SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2006 sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's right rear bumper. The sedan carried one occupant, a 31-year-old female front passenger, who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were reported with damage to their right sides. The contributing factors listed for the crash were "Other Vehicular," indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Utica Avenue against the signal. The impact left him in shock with whiplash. The crash highlights dangers when pedestrians cross unsafely amid moving traffic.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:57. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of whiplash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted as a factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield are documented in the data. The incident underscores the risks present at non-intersection crossings when signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old male driver lost consciousness while entering a parked position, crashing his sedan head-on. He sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was not ejected. The crash occurred in Brooklyn near Saint Johns Place at 3:05 a.m.

According to the police report, the driver, a 56-year-old man, lost consciousness due to illness while operating a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn. The vehicle was entering a parked position when the driver lost control, resulting in a center front end collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The injuries reported include a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The contributing factors listed are 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness,' indicating the driver’s medical condition caused the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no other driver errors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed driver made an improper right turn on Eastern Parkway, striking a westbound taxi. The impact injured three occupants, including the taxi driver and two passengers, all suffering whiplash and various bodily injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:57 AM on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a 27-year-old unlicensed male driver traveling south and making a right turn, collided with a westbound taxi. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the taxi sustained damage to its center front end. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Three occupants were injured: the unlicensed sedan driver and two taxi passengers, all conscious but suffering whiplash and injuries to the head, shoulder, and lower leg. The taxi driver had an airbag deployed. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed driver's improper turn, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man, helmeted but unlicensed, rode his motorcycle straight into a parked Hino van on Saint Johns Place. The van did not move. He struck headfirst and died there. The crash report cites driver inattention or distraction.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old man operating a Jiajue motorcycle collided headfirst with the center back end of a parked Hino refrigerated van on Saint Johns Place near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states the motorcyclist was helmeted but unlicensed. The van was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the motorcycle crumpling on impact and the rider dying at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No actions by the van or its driver contributed to the incident, as the vehicle was parked. The report notes the rider's helmet use and unlicensed status, but cites driver inattention as the primary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:43. A 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound 2024 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and driving southbound while making the left turn. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered elbow injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were stationary before impact. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor in the crash that left the moped operator injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:15 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped and a Jeep SUV, both initially parked, collided. The moped driver, a 37-year-old female, sustained an abrasion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was also noted for driver inattention or distraction. The impact point was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. No damage was reported on the SUV, but the moped sustained front-end damage. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain-reaction crash on Park Place in Brooklyn injured two vehicle occupants. Drivers stopped in traffic were struck from behind. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors. Both injured victims suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Place in Brooklyn at 8:33 AM. Multiple vehicles traveling east were stopped in traffic when a chain-reaction rear-end collision unfolded. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a primary contributing factor, along with "Unsafe Speed" for one driver. Two occupants were injured: a 31-year-old female driver and a 38-year-old male passenger, both sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The vehicles involved included sedans and SUVs, with impact points primarily at the center back ends of stopped vehicles. The report explicitly notes driver errors without attributing fault to the victims. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe speed in congested traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15