Brooklyn Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A motorcycle struck an SUV on 84 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The crash involved unsafe speed and lane changing by the motorcycle driver.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 84 Street made a left turn and collided with an SUV traveling south. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing by the motorcyclist. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and impacted on the right front bumper. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a Brooklyn crash. An SUV making a right turn struck a sedan starting from parking. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly. The impact damaged both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured when an SUV making a right turn collided with a sedan that was starting from parking on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The driver of the SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan driver held a permit license from New Jersey, while the SUV driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider collided with a sedan making a left turn on 86 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 86 Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike on the left side doors. The police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the rider. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan while making a right turn on 72 Street in Brooklyn. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 72 Street in Brooklyn involving a taxi and a sedan. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash happened as the sedan was making a right turn and the taxi was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel, damaging its left side doors. The police identified 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young woman drove an SUV westbound on Belt Parkway. She lost control, overturning the vehicle after a collision with a sedan. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed contributed.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was traveling westbound on Belt Parkway in a 2021 SUV. The vehicle collided with a sedan, impacting center back end and center front end respectively. The SUV overturned, injuring the driver with chest abrasions. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other occupants were reported injured. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling south collided with a parked sedan on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway struck a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The sedan driver was not injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact, with damage to its left side doors. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man on an e-bike struck a parked Mercedes SUV on 6th Avenue near 74th Street. He flew over the bars. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. He was conscious, bleeding, alone. The crash left him with severe head wounds.

A 26-year-old man riding an ARROW e-bike slammed into a parked Mercedes SUV near 74th Street on 6th Avenue. According to the police report, 'He flew over the bars. No helmet. Head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He was conscious. He bled alone.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The report also notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary factor of inattention. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The e-bike rider bore the full force of the crash, underscoring the risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle smashed into a Chevy SUV making a U-turn on Poly Place. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted but unlicensed, was thrown and killed. Improper turning and lane use by drivers led to the fatal crash. The SUV driver survived.

A violent collision unfolded on Poly Place near the VA hospital. According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a Chevy SUV as the SUV made a U-turn. The 21-year-old motorcycle rider, who wore a helmet but was unlicensed, was thrown from his bike and killed. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old man, survived. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider's helmet use only after citing driver errors. The impact shattered the rider's body. No pedestrians or other bystanders were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on 76 Street in Brooklyn. A 38-year-old female driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of one SUV, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with a shoulder and upper arm contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The collision involved the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other, causing damage to the center front end and left side doors. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an object on 7 Avenue late at night. The 56-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The vehicle's front center bore the damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on 7 Avenue at 10 p.m. The driver, who was the sole occupant of a 2010 sedan, sustained a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling south and impacted with its center front end, causing damage there. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV’s rear in Brooklyn. Two occupants in the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west collided with the center back end of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver and front passenger, both in their early twenties, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injuries for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl was injured crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. An SUV making a left turn struck her, impacting the center front end. Limited view contributed to the crash. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of 72 Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's center front end struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV backing south hit an eastbound 18-year-old bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited unsafe backing by the SUV. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 2014 Subaru SUV was backing south on 81st Street in Brooklyn when it struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The collision impacted the SUV's left rear bumper and the bike's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The cyclist wore a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned right on 82nd Street. A Yamaha motorcycle hit the car’s front. The 51-year-old rider flew off. Blood poured from his leg. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. He lay hurt on the street. Inexperience played a role.

A crash unfolded near 82nd Street and 4th Avenue. According to the police report, a sedan made a right turn as a Yamaha motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle slammed into the sedan’s front. The 51-year-old rider was ejected, suffering severe bleeding to his leg, but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were specified for the sedan driver or passengers. The impact and injury show the danger when inexperience meets the city’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper as he crossed against the signal. The teen suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2012 SUV traveling north on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred when the pedestrian crossed against the signal at the intersection. The SUV impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 76 Street in Brooklyn. One driver failed to yield right-of-way. The front passenger, an 82-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles showed front-end damage from the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 76 Street in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling north going straight, while the other was making a right turn westbound. The collision occurred when one driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The front passenger in the westbound sedan, an 82-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points on the right front bumper and left front bumper respectively. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four men suffered whiplash and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway Ramp. The collision involved SUVs traveling westbound. Drivers wore lap belts and remained conscious. The crash caused center front and back end damage. Following too closely caused impact.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Belt Parkway Ramp involving multiple SUVs traveling westbound. Four male occupants, all drivers or front passengers, were injured with whiplash and back or chest injuries. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The vehicles sustained center front and center back end damage. No occupants were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed ramps. Driver errors centered on maintaining unsafe distances, leading to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. Two men in the e-bike were injured, including the driver and a passenger. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2011 Hyundai sedan traveling west on Fort Hamilton Parkway collided with a 2021 Fly Wing UFO e-bike traveling north. The e-bike carried three occupants, including a 40-year-old male driver and a 33-year-old female passenger, both injured with contusions and bruises. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel sustained damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention, resulting in a violent impact between motor vehicles and vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC pickup hit a 66-year-old man head-on near 73rd Street. His neck was crushed. He lay semiconscious on the cold Brooklyn pavement. Aggressive driving. No time to yield. One driver. One wounded pedestrian. Steel against flesh.

A 2022 GMC pickup truck struck a 66-year-old man near 3rd Avenue and 73rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his neck and was left semiconscious on the pavement. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The truck's center front end hit the man. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights driver aggression and failure to yield as key factors in this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck hit a moped head-on near 3rd Avenue. The moped rider, thirty-two, lay torn and semiconscious. Blood pooled on the street. The truck’s front end crumpled. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. Flesh met steel in Brooklyn.

A pickup truck struck a moped head-on on 72nd Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old moped rider suffered severe lacerations and was found semiconscious, according to the police report. The truck’s front end was crushed. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was a contributing factor in the crash. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The scene left blood pooling on the asphalt, a stark mark of violence on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15