Brooklyn Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A sedan turning left hit a bicyclist going straight on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 34, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. The driver’s view was obstructed, and traffic control was disregarded. The bike rider wore no helmet.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling north on 86 Street made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to yield or properly observe traffic controls. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The impact occurred at the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights dangers from obstructed views and ignored traffic signals in Brooklyn’s 86 Street corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver made a right turn with limited view. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV made a right turn in Brooklyn near 6402 9 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver's limited visibility. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg but was conscious after the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not indicate any pedestrian error or helmet use. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike tore through Shore Road. The rider struck a woman, ripping her leg. A teenage girl on the bike hit her head. Blood pooled. The driver did not see. The street fell silent. Two injured. Distraction and failure to yield led to pain.

A 34-year-old woman walking on Shore Road near 83rd Street in Brooklyn was struck by an e-bike. She suffered severe lacerations to her leg. A 17-year-old girl riding on the e-bike also sustained a serious head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. The e-bike, traveling north, hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report notes blood on the pavement and a silent street after the crash. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left two people hurt, both victims of driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The impact injured her head, causing bruising. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. The driver was traveling straight south when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 SUV struck her on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling straight south when the vehicle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with contusions and remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions and vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy was struck by an SUV on Battery Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was going straight north when the collision occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Mazda SUV traveling north on Battery Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the scooter’s front as both traveled straight. The rider suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 66 Street in Brooklyn involving a 59-year-old male e-scooter driver and a Nissan SUV. The e-scooter was traveling south, and the SUV was traveling west. The point of impact was the e-scooter’s center front end and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The e-scooter driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Bay Ridge Parkway. The SUV driver made a left turn. The e-scooter struck the front center of the SUV. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east on Bay Ridge Parkway collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The e-scooter struck the center front end of the SUV, sustaining damage. The rider was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable micromobility users at intersections with turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Belt Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left front. Driver errors included improper passing and unsafe lane changing. The motorcyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan traveling west. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was merging and impacted the motorcycle's left front bumper with its right front bumper. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury after a collision with a sedan turning right on Bay Ridge Parkway. The bicyclist was unconscious and unhelmeted. The sedan struck the bike’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The impact occurred on the bike’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s right side doors. The bicyclist was ejected, suffered a severe head injury, and was unconscious at the scene. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed, but the bicyclist was unlicensed. Both contributing factors for the bicyclist are unspecified. The report highlights the driver’s maneuver of making a right turn as the pre-crash action. No other driver errors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV crashed on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver suffered an elbow injury and minor bleeding. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. No one was ejected from the cars.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. A parked BMW sedan was also damaged in the incident. No occupants were ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error for both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The lead driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Both vehicles traveled east. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely. Injuries were serious but no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The 35-year-old male driver of the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining facial fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The lead vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the trailing vehicle had center back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old e-bike rider suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on 73 Street near 12 Avenue. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front end. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock with bruises.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 73 Street collided with an eastbound e-bike at the intersection near 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, sustained head injuries and contusions but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the right front quarter panel, striking the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The rider was left in shock and injured, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV traveling north struck a southbound Kia sedan making a left turn on 92 Street in Brooklyn. Both female drivers suffered neck contusions. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 Jeep SUV was going straight north on 92 Street when it collided with a 2016 Kia sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers, women aged 38 and 42, were injured with neck contusions but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists the sedan driver’s errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The Jeep SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s center front end. Both drivers wore lap belts. The crash caused moderate injuries to both drivers, highlighting the dangers of improper turning and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle, traveling south at unsafe speed, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered a bruised shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing outside a crosswalk on 8009 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck her with its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian's contributing factors include 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and pedestrian confusion in non-intersection crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV and a diesel tractor truck collided on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered upper arm and back injuries. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the truck’s center front end were damaged. Driver distraction and traffic control disregard were factors.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV traveling east on Shore Road Drive collided with a 2023 diesel tractor truck traveling north. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The SUV’s right front bumper and quarter panel struck the truck’s left front bumper and center front end. Two men, both 45 years old, were injured: the SUV driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock; the right rear passenger had back abrasions and was conscious but trapped. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, along with disregard for traffic control. Neither occupant was ejected. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness; the passenger had no safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike on 66 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver and passenger were ejected and suffered head injuries. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control. Both victims were unconscious or semiconscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 66 Street collided with a northbound e-bike. The sedan driver, who was unlicensed, struck the e-bike's right rear quarter panel with the sedan's left front bumper. Two people on the e-bike, an 18-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, were ejected and sustained serious head injuries. Both were injured internally and were unconscious or semiconscious after the crash. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the primary contributing factor by the sedan driver. Neither victim wore safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls and operating without a license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 44-year-old woman driving the lead car suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ridge Boulevard collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the lead sedan, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The crash occurred while the front vehicle was stopped in traffic and the rear vehicle was going straight ahead. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain attention. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on 86th Street in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old female driver suffered facial abrasions. Both vehicles hit each other’s front quarter panels. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 42-year-old female driver who was injured with abrasions to her face but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight and the other was changing lanes. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. The police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backed unsafely on 72 Street near 7 Avenue. The driver, a licensed male, reversed southbound and struck the pedestrian at an intersection. She suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 72 Street was backing up near 7 Avenue when it struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. There is no mention of pedestrian error or safety equipment. The incident highlights the danger of unsafe backing maneuvers in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a pick-up truck making a left turn on 6 Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male motorcyclist was injured when his Harley Davidson collided with a pick-up truck on 6 Avenue. The truck was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight east. The motorcyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The truck driver’s action of making a left turn intersected with the motorcycle’s path, causing the impact on the truck’s left front quarter panel and the motorcycle’s right front bumper. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15