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

A Nissan SUV struck a moped on Dean Street late at night. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. Unsafe speed by one vehicle contributed to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling east on Dean Street collided head-on with a southbound 2023 Zhongneng moped. The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash involved two vehicles going straight ahead before impact, with the SUV striking the moped at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV traveling east struck a vehicle making a U-turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue collided head-on with a vehicle making a U-turn. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver error contributing to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck and ejected by an SUV making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2004 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic when the vehicle's right front bumper struck him, ejecting him from the impact. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck turning right struck a 40-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. The truck's front center bore the impact. No visible complaint was reported.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The collision involved a 2020 Mack garbage truck making a right turn eastbound. The truck struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, and no visible complaint was noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck a northbound moped from behind on Washington Avenue. The moped rider, helmeted and unlicensed, suffered a shattered pelvis. The SUV’s bumper split. The street fell silent. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A Nissan SUV rear-ended a northbound moped on Washington Avenue. The moped rider, a 50-year-old man, was helmeted but unlicensed. He sustained severe crush injuries to his pelvis and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'A Nissan SUV crushed into the rear of a northbound moped. The rider, 50, unlicensed but helmeted, lay conscious with a shattered pelvis.' The SUV’s bumper split from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider’s helmet use is noted, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s inattention. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured on Saint Johns Place. An SUV making an improper U-turn struck the moped head-on. Alcohol was involved. The rider suffered neck abrasions and was conscious after the crash. Two parked SUVs were also damaged.

According to the police report, a moped rider was injured when an SUV making an improper U-turn collided with him on Saint Johns Place. The moped was traveling east, and the SUV was turning westbound. The rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and sustained neck abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The crash also damaged two parked SUVs nearby. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment and was riding on the outside of the vehicle. The police report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered full-body injuries in a crash on Buffalo Avenue. The driver was not ejected but went into shock. The scooter struck another vehicle while traveling north. No contributing driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Buffalo Avenue. The scooter was traveling north and impacted the center back end of another vehicle going west. The rider sustained injuries to his entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-scooter driver was operating with a permit and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved no visible complaints or pedestrian involvement. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users even without clear driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed at Saint Johns Place and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV and sedan struck front to front. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and disregarded traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling west and a 2007 Dodge sedan traveling south on Saint Johns Place near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The SUV had one occupant, the sedan two. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian involvement was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van turned right on Rogers Avenue. A 72-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell hard. Blood spread on the street. The driver kept going. She lay broken, bleeding, in shock.

A van struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed Rogers Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the van was making a right turn when it hit the pedestrian, causing severe bleeding and injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'A van turned right. A 72-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Metal struck her body. She fell. Blood pooled on the pavement. The man drove on.' The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver did not stop. The woman suffered serious injuries and was left in shock. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision on Washington Avenue. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The scooter's left front bumper and another vehicle's right front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Washington Avenue. He sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane handling. The e-scooter was traveling north and struck another vehicle's right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred. The crash caused damage to both vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Eastern Parkway. A 22-year-old male driver suffered elbow and arm injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The female driver held a permit. Damage hit front and rear quarter panels. Injuries were internal and serious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway. The 22-year-old male driver was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand, sustaining internal injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, a key contributing factor to the crash. The female driver, traveling east, held a learner's permit. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Both vehicles were damaged at these points. The male driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Ford sedan from behind on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver, 30, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The SUV driver was distracted. Both vehicles traveled east. Impact was centered on the sedan’s rear and SUV’s front.

According to the police report, a 2004 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2014 Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a parked sedan on its left side. Two men inside the moving vehicle suffered fractures and dislocations to their lower legs and feet. The driver was speeding and misused the lane. Both wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2022 Dodge sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with a parked 2016 Nissan sedan. The impact occurred on the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked car. Two male occupants in the moving sedan, ages 25 and 21, were injured with fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed." The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man was struck by a sedan backing on Saint Johns Place. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed woman, caused the crash with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford sedan backed into him on Saint Johns Place. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling west and was backing at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by both parties. The bicyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Atlantic Avenue was struck by a westbound 2021 Nissan sedan. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries with abrasions. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck struck a 40-year-old male e-bicyclist on Sterling Place. The rider suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. The truck showed no damage. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on Sterling Place collided with a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained neck abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage despite striking the e-bike's center front end with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles disregarding traffic controls in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl was injured when a bike traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue struck her. The impact caused abrasions and injury to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue collided with a 7-year-old female pedestrian. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bike's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian's exact location in the roadway was unknown, and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Bergen Street. He suffered a concussion and arm injuries after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Bergen Street was injured when he reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's response to another vehicle triggered the incident. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not indicate any failure to yield or other driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Saint Johns Place hit a parked sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. No ejection occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver in a 2022 EDV sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn when his vehicle struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2022 Honda sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash. Damage was limited to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the parked sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Atlantic Avenue. Both drivers were women traveling east. One driver, 77, suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Atlantic Avenue collided at their left front bumpers. The 77-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both vehicles were Toyotas from 2015, each with a single occupant. The crash caused front-end damage to both cars. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15