Brooklyn Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A pickup truck and moped slammed head-on on Bay Ridge Parkway. The moped rider, a 44-year-old man, died from crush injuries. Aggressive driving and failure to yield paved the way. The street bore the weight of loss.

A deadly crash unfolded on Bay Ridge Parkway near 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a pickup truck and a moped collided head-on while both vehicles traveled straight. The 44-year-old man driving the moped suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, highlighting dangerous driver behavior. The narrative states, 'Aggression and failure to yield cleared the path.' The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the aggressive actions behind the wheel. No other injuries were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and a pickup truck collided head-on on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles were traveling north. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Ridge Parkway involving a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling north. The moped driver, a 51-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists aggressive driving or road rage as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pickup truck was registered in Arizona and was a 2022 model. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a 30-year-old male bicyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway. The cyclist suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north and collided front to front.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided head-on on Bay Ridge Parkway. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight north when the crash occurred. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The truck sustained front-end damage, as did the bicycle. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The police report highlights the driver's aggressive behavior as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and an e-bike collided head-on on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and an e-bike traveling north on Fort Hamilton Parkway collided head-on. The cyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck sustained damage to its center front end. The collision caused bodily injury to the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and a bicyclist collided head-on on Senator Street. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited aggressive driving as a factor. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided head-on while both were traveling north on Senator Street. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but highlights the driver's aggressive behavior as a key cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck hit him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck traveling east on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred when the boy was crossing outside an intersection. The truck struck the boy with its right front bumper, causing fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 83-year-old woman was struck by a sedan turning left on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 3 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2009 Ford sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling north. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing north on 80th Street struck a westbound bicyclist. The 43-year-old woman suffered bruises and elbow injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2016 Volkswagen sedan was backing north on 80th Street in Brooklyn when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The sedan and bike sustained no damage. The collision highlights the dangers of inattentive backing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck an SUV starting from parking at 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered back contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. No ejections occurred. Damage hit front bumpers.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north collided with a 2019 SUV that was starting from parking near 6751 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old female occupant, was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The bus impacted the right front bumper of the SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another parked SUV was also damaged on its left rear bumper. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The crash highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 38-year-old female bicyclist on 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan, parked and facing south, collided head-on with a westbound bicycle on 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was not ejected from her bike and wore no safety equipment. The sedan's front center end and the bike's front center end were damaged. No other driver errors or victim faults were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a box truck on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and disregarded traffic control as causes. The driver was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on 65 Street collided with a box truck also heading west. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The box truck was damaged on its right rear quarter panel, while the moped suffered front-end damage. The driver remained conscious despite the contusions and bruises. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a BMW SUV made an improper U-turn and struck his e-bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV’s left side doors were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV was making a U-turn on 3 Avenue when it collided with a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV’s left front quarter panel and doors were damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and distracted driving. No fault is attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck another sedan traveling straight on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the struck vehicle suffered a head injury and shock. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 Hyundai sedan was making a U-turn on Fort Hamilton Parkway when it collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Hyundai and the right front quarter panel of the Toyota. The front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. Alcohol involvement was also noted as a contributing factor. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury on 66 Street. The rider was conscious but bruised. Alcohol involvement and driver distraction contributed. The bike showed no damage. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while traveling east on 66 Street. The rider sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, which showed no damage. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles were involved, and the crash occurred while the bicyclist was going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man was struck by an eastbound e-bike near 76th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was off the roadway and suffered neck injuries. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The victim was left in shock, complaining of pain.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling eastbound struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway near 76th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. The driver’s distraction led to the failure to avoid the collision with the pedestrian off the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old e-bike rider hit a parked SUV on 65th Street. Blood streaked his face. He lay semiconscious under the streetlight. Flesh torn, metal bent. The street fell silent after the crash.

A 33-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into the rear of a parked SUV near 65th Street and 14th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider was found semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The e-bike’s front end was mangled from the impact. The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported. The scene was marked by blood, torn flesh, and silence after the collision. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man driving an SUV backed unsafely on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck a slowing sedan from behind. The SUV driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Police cited backing unsafely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver in a 2014 SUV backed unsafely on 65 Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a slowing sedan ahead. The SUV driver sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was slowing or stopping when struck on its right rear bumper by the SUV's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV driver was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The crash highlights driver errors in backing maneuvers and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV on 72nd Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The SUV was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver in a sedan collided with a parked SUV on 72nd Street in Brooklyn. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the right rear bumper of the parked SUV, causing damage to the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and airbag deployment. No other occupants were involved or injured. The crash occurred at 9:48 p.m. with the sedan traveling eastbound. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an object on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The left rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. The driver was distracted. The vehicle's front center end took the impact. Two occupants were inside the car.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male rear passenger in a sedan was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The passenger sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The sedan, traveling west, struck an object with its center front end. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was identified as inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. The injured occupant was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man driving a sedan suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after an SUV struck his parked vehicle. The crash happened in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The injured driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway collided with a parked sedan. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the sedan. The injured party was a 78-year-old male sedan driver who suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15