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

Three drivers suffered full-body injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Park Place in Brooklyn. Two SUVs collided head-on while traveling south. All occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected. Injuries caused shock but no visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Park Place in Brooklyn involving two southbound SUVs. Three drivers, aged 45 to 71, were injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. All were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all drivers but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Multiple vehicles were damaged, including parked cars struck on their sides. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash resulted in center front-end and side damage to the vehicles. The report does not indicate helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Atlantic Avenue. The trailing driver was distracted. The lead driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled east. Impact hit center back end of lead SUV and center front end of trailing SUV.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue. The trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The lead driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The lead driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the trailing SUV and the center back end of the lead SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai SUV stopped in traffic on Bedford Avenue. A Honda sedan behind it crashed into the SUV’s center back end. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2008 Honda sedan was injured when her vehicle struck the rear of a 2021 Hyundai SUV stopped in traffic on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of one car suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was trapped inside her vehicle. Both vehicles hit front ends. Police cited traffic control disregard as cause.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of a 2016 Honda was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was trapped inside her vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the front ends. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The moped struck another vehicle head-on. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Atlantic Avenue. The moped, traveling west, impacted another vehicle also moving west. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet classified as "Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)." No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was injured in Brooklyn after a vehicle turned improperly. The crash struck the moped’s left front bumper. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling east on Saint Johns Place was struck when another vehicle made an improper turn. The point of impact was the moped’s left front bumper. The 28-year-old male driver of the moped was injured, sustaining a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The other vehicle involved was making a right turn and had no damage reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Utica Avenue. The SUV and pickup truck hit front bumpers. A front-seat passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV traveling south and a 2018 pickup truck traveling west collided on Utica Avenue. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the pickup truck. A 48-year-old male front-seat passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front bumpers and resulted in injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver in an SUV struck a sedan from behind on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as a key factor. Both vehicles traveled north at impact.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female driver in a 2015 SUV was traveling north on Bedford Avenue when she rear-ended a 2009 sedan also heading north. The sedan driver was making a left turn at the time of the collision. The SUV sustained front-end damage, and the sedan was damaged at the rear. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The pedestrian/bicyclist error noted in the report does not apply here. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Atlantic Avenue. Two rear passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and injuries to back and shoulder. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash caused damage to the left rear of the taxi and right front of the sedan.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. Two male passengers in the taxi, ages 40 and 53, were injured with whiplash and back or shoulder injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. The taxi sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, and the sedan to its right front quarter panel. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passengers. The crash highlights driver error related to maintaining safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy crossing Lincoln Place was hit by a moped traveling east. The rider’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The boy suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The moped’s front center bore the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Lincoln Place struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm, classified as a serious injury. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The moped was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other vehicles or factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced moped operators to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck the cyclist head-on. Limited view and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle contributed. The cyclist suffered facial bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2020 Honda SUV on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist traveling straight north. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions but remained conscious. Contributing factors included the SUV driver's limited or obstructed view and the bicyclist's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists no other driver errors or victim faults. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 82-year-old sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck his vehicle from behind on Lincoln Place. The SUV was starting from a parked position when the collision occurred. Driver inexperience was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, an SUV starting from a parked position rear-ended a sedan traveling west on Lincoln Place. The sedan's 82-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the sedan's center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Prospect Place with the signal. The driver made a left turn and hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Prospect Place at an intersection with the signal. The driver, operating a 2021 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Buffalo Avenue. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The driver was avoiding an object in the road at the time.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a southbound 2007 Ford sedan, which struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and reportedly attempting to avoid an object in the roadway before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections, even when drivers take evasive actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man riding an e-bike was ejected and injured on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruises. Alcohol was involved. The crash happened late at night. The e-bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:27 p.m. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions. The report lists alcohol involvement as the contributing factor twice, indicating impairment played a role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight north when the crash occurred. The e-bike sustained no damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any victim errors or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man turned left on Nostrand. His Yamaha smashed hard. The front crumpled. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The pavement held him. The city watched, unmoved.

A 50-year-old man riding a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was injured while turning left at Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck hard, crumpling the front. The rider suffered severe head lacerations and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore no helmet. No specific driver errors were listed beyond 'Unspecified' contributing factors. The crash left blood pooling on the street. The incident underscores the violence of impact when a vulnerable road user meets the city’s pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck made a right turn on Atlantic Avenue. The truck driver changed lanes unsafely and passed too closely. The front passenger was partially ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash left the passenger injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Atlantic Avenue made a right turn and collided with another vehicle going straight ahead. The truck driver committed unsafe lane changing and passed too closely, contributing to the crash. The front passenger in the truck was partially ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The passenger, a 35-year-old male, was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle, while the truck showed no damage. The report lists the driver errors as unsafe lane changing and following too closely. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider crashed into the left rear quarter of a stopped sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver was distracted. The crash left the rider fractured and dislocated, conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider collided with the left rear quarter panel of a 2009 Toyota sedan stopped in traffic on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west. The e-bike rider was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with the e-bike's front end and the sedan's left rear quarter panel impacted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at 8:18 p.m. One driver changed lanes improperly, striking the other vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. A 39-year-old female passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Eastern Parkway collided when one driver was changing lanes improperly. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the lane-changing vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other sedan. The crash injured a 39-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of one vehicle. She sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error in lane change. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Saint Johns Place. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved unsafe speed by the driver. Injuries were severe.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle traveling east on Saint Johns Place collided. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was injured severely, unconscious at the scene, and suffered multiple fractures. The sedan's front end and the bike's back end were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15