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

Two taxis crashed at Schenectady Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. Each driver suffered injuries and shock. The collision damaged the right rear quarter panel of one taxi and the front center of the other.

According to the police report, two taxis collided at the intersection of Schenectady Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 3:00 AM. Both drivers were cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The first taxi, traveling south, was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the second taxi, traveling east, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers, aged 34 and 49, were injured and experienced shock. The 34-year-old driver suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 49-year-old driver sustained back injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver backing north on Nostrand Avenue struck a 55-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, at 6:06 AM on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a vehicle backing north struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain awareness while backing. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end, indicating the collision occurred during the vehicle's reverse movement. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man crossing Pacific Street with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries amid glare conditions. The pedestrian remained conscious with bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pacific Street near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:15 p.m. A 22-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a westbound 2022 Nissan sedan making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. Additionally, glare was noted as a contributing factor affecting visibility. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield at intersections, especially under challenging visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Saint Johns Place, injuring the SUV’s driver and front passenger. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash unfolded amid driver inattention and distraction, highlighting risks beyond pedestrian collisions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 on Saint Johns Place when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north rear-ended a parked sedan. The SUV’s driver and front passenger, a 39-year-old man and a 17-year-old female respectively, were injured with neck and arm injuries consistent with whiplash. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, pointing to the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention. The parked sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the SUV was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The fire truck involved showed no damage and was traveling westbound. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributory pedestrian behavior, focusing instead on driver error and systemic dangers of inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Park Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock. One driver was licensed; the other was unlicensed. The crash involved rear and front bumper impacts, leaving both vehicles damaged and occupants injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Place in Brooklyn at midnight. Two sedans traveling east collided: one was going straight ahead, the other was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the left rear bumper of the second. Both drivers were male; one held a valid New York license, while the other was unlicensed. Both occupants, including the drivers and front passengers, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and were reported in shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the presence of an unlicensed driver indicates a critical systemic danger. The collision caused significant damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling southeast struck a moped going east on Park Place in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on Park Place near Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 sedan traveling southeast struck a 2006 moped traveling east. The sedan impacted the moped with its right front bumper, causing damage to that area. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained chest injuries classified as injury severity 3. The driver was conscious and suffered internal complaints. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver but does not specify driver errors or violations for the sedan operator. No helmet use or pedestrian crossing factors were noted as contributing. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when struck by larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Dean Street. The crash involved two SUVs and was linked to malfunctioning traffic control devices, according to the police report.

At 15:12 on Dean Street, a collision occurred involving two SUVs and a parked sedan. According to the police report, the female driver of a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling north struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Hyundai sedan. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured occupant was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report does not list any victim errors or behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing instead on the failure of traffic control devices and the resulting impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV hit him on Park Place. The impact fractured and distorted his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt, struck outside an intersection in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 18:25 on Park Place when a 2024 SUV traveling east struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. The victim sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury. The driver, a licensed female motorist, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision and injury severity highlight the danger posed by vehicle movements through pedestrian spaces. The vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, consistent with the point of impact on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man riding east on Atlantic Avenue struck an object head-on. His skull bore the force. He died at the scene. Police cite driver inattention. The night swallowed another life on Brooklyn’s streets.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old man was operating a Fly Wing moped eastbound on Atlantic Avenue at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided head-on with an object. The report states the impact was to the center front end of the moped, causing fatal head injuries to the driver, who died at the scene. The police explicitly list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The narrative underscores that the victim’s skull took the brunt of the blow. No other vehicles or persons are reported involved. The report does not specify the use of any safety equipment by the victim, nor does it list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, as detailed in the official police account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver following too closely slammed into a sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, left shaken but not ejected. The crash caused front and rear vehicle damage, highlighting driver inattention dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Atlantic Avenue near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a pick-up truck and a sedan, both traveling westbound. The pick-up truck driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' contributing directly to the crash. The sedan driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash, was not ejected, and was reported to be in shock. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of the truck and SUV, and the rear of the sedan, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. The report emphasizes driver error—specifically distraction and tailgating—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a crash on Saint Johns Place. The SUV driver’s inattention during a left turn caused a collision with an oncoming sedan. The passenger remained conscious but injured in the right rear seat.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:19 AM on Saint Johns Place involving a 2016 Dodge SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly observe the oncoming vehicle. A 68-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old bicyclist was injured on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn when a sedan driver distracted by inattention struck him. The cyclist suffered lower leg injuries and shock. The crash exposed driver distraction and tailgating as critical dangers on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:25 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling southbound struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist also traveling southbound. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors on the part of the sedan driver. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and close following distances in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ram truck plowed into a man crossing Atlantic Avenue. The front end smashed his face. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious, pain sharp in the night. Driver distraction left flesh torn and the street marked.

A 38-year-old man was struck by a Ram truck while crossing Atlantic Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:32 near Council District 35. The report states the truck’s front end crushed the pedestrian’s face, leaving him with severe lacerations, though he remained conscious. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The vehicle, registered in North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian outside a crosswalk. The police report makes no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor, focusing entirely on the driver’s distraction. The incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by inattentive drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 56-year-old woman crossing Saint Marks Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at an intersection.

At 19:10 on Saint Marks Avenue, a sedan traveling east made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck making a right turn struck a parked sedan on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, injuring the front passenger with neck trauma. The collision highlights dangers posed by oversized vehicles maneuvering in tight urban spaces.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:47 AM. A tractor truck, registered in Tennessee and traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a parked sedan facing north. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to its right side doors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 47-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the contributing factor as an "Oversized Vehicle," indicating the truck's size played a role in the collision. Both drivers were licensed. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the passenger. The incident underscores the risks posed by large trucks navigating urban streets and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants during such maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians, a toddler and a young woman, suffered full-body injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck them at an intersection. Both were crossing with the signal. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving victims in shock and pain.

According to the police report, at 9:27 AM on Utica Avenue, a 2011 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians at an intersection. The victims, a 2-year-old boy and a 26-year-old woman, were crossing with the signal. Both suffered injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across pedestrian paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered injuries after his SUV collided with a parked SUV on Schenectady Avenue. The crash, caused by the driver’s illness, left him semiconscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The parked vehicle sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Schenectady Avenue around 4:00 p.m. when a 29-year-old male driver of a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east collided with a parked 2018 Jeep SUV. The driver was injured and found semiconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites the driver’s illness as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving SUV and the center back end of the parked vehicle, which sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed when driver health issues impair vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Brooklyn Avenue. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, distracted and inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Brooklyn Avenue struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Toyota sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious with an abrasion complaint. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and severely injured when a Ford SUV made a left turn and struck the moped head-on on Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield and was impaired by alcohol, causing a violent collision.

According to the police report, at 5:02 AM on Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn, a 27-year-old male moped driver was severely injured and ejected from his vehicle after a collision with a Ford SUV. The SUV was traveling south and making a left turn when it struck the moped, which was traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the moped was demolished. The SUV driver, who was licensed in California, was found to have alcohol involvement and failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing directly to the crash. The moped driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was conscious but ejected from his vehicle. The report highlights driver errors and impairment as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention, causing impact to the bike’s left front bumper. The rider remained conscious and was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 30-year-old male e-bike driver who sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The e-bike was traveling east, going straight ahead, and was struck on its left front bumper. The rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved another vehicle also traveling east and going straight ahead, which impacted the right front bumper. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim. The focus remains on the driver's inattention as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15